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and fishing power of these vessels, and this can only be
It was originally proposed that
done by mechanisation.
the mechanisation should develop along the lines of
motorizing Chinese fishing junks as it was thought that it
would be uneconomic to build new vessels equipped with
power and it was also thought that the process of
mechanisation should be as gradual as possible so as to
disturb as little as possible the domestic arrangements of
A scheme was accordingly submitted for
assistance from Colonial Development and Welfare funds for
the mechanisation of junks and was approved as Scheme No.
D.998 at the end of 1948; this provided for a grant of
£10,000 and a loan of £40,000.
the fishermen.
3. After further consideration and discussion, it was
decided that certain modifications were necessary in the
scheme as originally proposed. As the modifications
effectively meant the abandonment of the original Scheme
the Governor of Hong Kong was told that it was necessary
to cancel the Scheme and was asked to submit a fresh
application for a grant under the Colonial Development and
Welfare Act; the present memorandum is therefore submitted.
4. The conclusion has been reached that the junk is
essentially a sailing vessel, unsuitable in design or form
for self-propulsion. In order to produce a speed of eight
knots, which is considered essential, it would be necessary
to instal extravagantly large power units. It is, therefore,
proposed to adapt Chinese methods of construction with a
view to evolving a self-propelled fishing vessel which would
be suitable for local conditions and mechanically efficient
and sea-worthy. The fishermen themselves realise that a
self-propelled fishing vessel has many advantages.
không mạnh Vessels operating from here are liable to loss from
typhoons and piracy, and it is important to reduce the
time spent in moving to and from the fishing grounds in
order that vessels may land more catches annually, and
/thus
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