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Coal

HONGKONG FIRMS

WING-KEE & CO.,

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Merchants, Shipchandlers, Stevedores and Naval Contractors to the British Admirally.

Offices: Nos. 47, 48 & 49, CONNAUGHT ROAD CL., HONGKONG

MESSRS. WING-KEE & CO.

TESTIMONIALS. [Copy.]

Hongkong, 30th July, 1902.

I am directed by the Commodore-in-charge to express his satisfaction with the manner in which you conducted your part of the coaling of H.M.S. "TERRIBLE” on 24th April, 1902, 8th July, 1902, and 25th July, 1902. On the first occasion 2,500 tons were put on board in 9 hours 15 minutes; on the second, 2,500 to us in 10 hours; and on the third 1,50) tons in 6 hours 10 minutes.

The firemen and coolies worked well, and orders were carried out rapidly and correctly, with the result that on each occasion a successful evolution was made.

J. W. L. OLIVER, Naval Store Oficer.

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GENTLEMEN,

Hongkong, 18th February, 1901.

I am desired by the Commodore-in-charge to express his great pleasure at the Coaling Operation which you carried out last week.

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On the 14th instant a total of 3,739 tons were handled by you, including the loading of 2,000 tons at Lap-Sap-Wan between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight.

On the following day the loading of H.M.S. "TERRIBLE” with 2,600 tons was carried out, with every success, in 15 hours (including 24 hours for meals, &c.) and the Commodore and Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "TERRIBLE” have both expressed their satisfaction at this operation.

I am, Gentlemen,

Your Obedient Servant, (Signed) W. SMITH,

MESSRS. WING-KEE & Co., Hongkong.

Naval Store Officer.

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MESSRS. WING-KEE & Co. DEAR SIRS,

Hongkong, 24th January, 1899.

I am directed by the Commodore to express to you his satisfaction with the manner in which the recent coaling of the "CENTURION" was carried out.

Both the No. 1 man and the coolies worked well, and the Captain of H.M.S. “CENTURION," who reported this to the Commodore, was also pleased with the rapid coaling of the ship.

MESSKS. WING-KEE & Co.

I am, Yours Faithfully,

(Signed) H. SIMMINS, Naval Store Oficer.

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H.M. NAVAL YARD.

Hongkong, 30th March, 1898. I am desired by the Commodore to express to you his gratification with the expeditious manner in which the coaling of H.M.S. “CENTURION” was carried out yesterday.

(Signed) W. TARN, Naval Store Keeper.