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MARINE DEP

23. The following work was carried out during the 12 months ending

31st March, 1960:

Monthly inspections and serv-

icing

Mechanical, electrical repairs, overhauls, new work and modifications

Mechanics

12

(availability 10,

due to night work)

Carpenters

3

General joinery, constructions,

and coach building...

Sailmakers

3

Repairs to hoses and general

canvas work

Cobblers

2

Repairs to footwear

Tailor

1

1,017 items

968 items

257 items

་ ་ ་

3,164 items

767 items

ARY

general leather work

and

Maintenance of uniform and overalls for 1,000 officers and men.

FIRE BOATS

24.

The Brigade has a fleet of three fire boats, consisting of the 'Alexander Grantham' and two smaller vessels, with which it is possible to fight fires on board ships in the harbour. The fire boats are also used for relaying water for fire fighting operations on land when difficulty arises from water restrictions. The fire boats are regularly slipped, overhauled and maintained by the Marine Department.

25. The new fire boat No. 2 was completed and placed in commis- sion on 6th January, 1960. This boat was built locally by the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong. It has a length of 77′ 6′′, a beam of 19′ 9′′ and a mean draught of 5′ 6′′. The main propulsion is by two 300 H.P. diesel engines driving twin screws which will give the Fire Boat a speed of 11.5 knots. The fire fighting deck is equipped with four monitors which operate on a turntable and can be elevated and rotated at any angle. There are also six deck delivery outlets fitted on the fire fighting deck. It is possible to deliver foam from the forward monitors with a foam output of 9,000 gallons per minute. There are full sleeping, toilet and messing facilities provided for an officer and crew of ten on the boat and a berth for a Senior Fire Officer if required at any time. It is also fitted with up-to-date radio transmitter and receiver installation and a searchlight.

HYDRANTS AND WATER SUPPLY

26. Fire hydrants, both pedestal and ground, were inspected quar- terly and all defects reported to the Water Authority for repair.

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