CO129-588-25 Sino-Japanese War- Attacks on shipping 14-11-1940 - 2-12-1941 — Page 84

Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels

Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.

sir,

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I submit the following particulars of an attack which

took place at about 14.00 hours on 23.12.1941.

(Signed) 8. Shepheard. Divisional Inspector, South.

10/1/41.

Place of birth of Master CHIU CHAU (Chinese Territory).

Hong Kong Licence No. T4355H and type Trading.

Craft engaged in carrying cargo.

1. Type of cargo.

Oranges.

2. Bound from WAI LOI (Chinese Territory) not on chart,

3. Value of cargo carried. $200.00

(4 Value of cargo lost

$200.00

Whether armed.

Yes.

Place where attacked East of BAM MUN KWAN, Long114° 39′ Bast.

Lat. 220 26' North,

Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial waters.

12 miles East of Hirs Point.

Nature of damage to craft and value Damage to Full $200.00.

Property taken and value Armament $120.00

No. of crew 7. Io. of passengers Kil. Killed Mil.

Injured Fil.

Missing.

11.

Type of Japanese vessel making attack, Warship.

Name, number, or marks Unknown.