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No. 62G.

SIR,

(6)

(8.)

(Governor to Commodore.)

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG, 8th May, 1888.

I have the bonour to transmit, for your consideration, the enclosed copy of a Minute by the Surveyor General respecting the proposed Light on Gap Rock, and would be much obliged if you would be good enough to favour me with your opinion as to whether there are any objections, from a navigator's point of view, to the suggestions made therein.

I have, &c.,

Commodore WM. H. MAXWELL, R.N., A.D.C.

SIR,

(9.)

G. WILLIAM DES VEUX.

(Commodore to Governor.)

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H.M.S. VICTOR EMANUEL'

HONGKONG, 9th May, 1888.

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's letter, No. 62G, of 8th instant and to inform you that I have forwarded it for the report of Commander MOORE of the Rambler, who has before received communications and has reported upon the lighting of the Gap Rock.

I have the honour to be, Sir.

Your Excellency's obedient Servant,

WM. H. MAXWELL,

Commodore.

3rd Mar. 1888.

His Excellency

SIR G. WILLIAM DES VEUX, K.C.M.G.,

Governor.

(10.)

No. 227.

SIR,

(Harbour Master to Colonial Secretary.)

HARBOUR DEPARTMENT, HONGKONG, 9th May, 1888.

Referring to your letter, No. 571, of the 7th instant, enclosing a Minute by the Surveyor General on the subject of the Gap Rock Light, and enquiring if there were any objections from a Navigator's point of view, to the suggestions made therein, I have the honour to report that I am of opinion that in making the change at Cape D'Aguilar, it would be advisable to place there a "Fixed and Flashing" in- stead of a "Flashing" light, because bearings of it can then be more conveniently taken by vessels using it as a leading light.

I am further of opinion that it would be a very great inconvenience to shipping for the light at Cape D'Aguilar to be extinguished during alterations, the present light should be exhibited from a temporary structure, until the new Light is ready to take its place, of which change, timely notice would be given.

The fog signal at Gap Rock I am of opinion is necessary.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Rt. Com., R.N., Acting Harbour Master, &c.

The Honourable FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D..

Colonial Secretary,

& C.,

&c..

&c.

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