CO129-588-25 Sino-Japanese War- Attacks on shipping 14-11-1940 - 2-12-1941 — Page 56

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Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft near

Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels.

donal Superintendent of Police. Kerleen.

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attack

sir,

I submit the following particulars of an attack which

took place at about 08.00 hours on 12. 3. 1941.

(Signed)

R.F. Oliver. S.I.

Div. Insp. South.

19.3.41.

Place of birth of Master Hong Kong Hong Kong Licence No. 4247 H.C. and type

Craft engaged in fishing

Whether armed

Yes

Fishing

1. Port from which operating Shaukiwan 2. Fishing ground PING HOI, Long 114 51, E. Lat. 22' 37 N.

3. Value of fish lost

Nil

4. Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong Yes

Place where attacked SAM MUN KWAN, Long 114° 39' E. Lat 22° 26 N. Approx Distance from nearest point of British Territorial waters 7 miles.

Nature of damage to craft and value Nil

Property taken and value 3 rifles & 300 rounds ammunition v. $240.00. No. of crew 14 No. of passengers Nil.

Killed

Nil Injured Nil

Missing Nil.

Name, number,

or marks

No. 7.

Type of Japanese vessel

making attack Trawler

Remarks:

Hon. Colonial Secretary,

The above particulars and supporting statements are forwarded

Separate report concerning Junk No. 943 H.W.

for your information.

has been forwarded.

(sd.) L.H.C. Calthrop.

for Commissioner of Folice.

21.3.41.