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Tuesday, February 20, 1973

Police Constables Leung, Tam and Chan were members of the crew

of a launch and used life buoys to pick up survivors from the vicinity

of the burning restaurant. They also jumped into the water to save

between them 25 people.

The five fire officers and men were stationed at the Aberdeen

Fire Station at the time of the fire.

On receiving the fire alarm, they raced to the Aberdeen waterfront

and took a motorised oanpan out.

However, the boat broke down while approaching the scene; all

of them took off their uniforms, dived into the water and swam to the

aide of the burning ship to rescue people.

Despite the intense heat and numerous explosions, the firemen

displayed gallantry of the highest order in complete disregard to their

own safety.

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