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Notwithstanding these interruptions of communications, 618 vessels were reported from Gap Rock, in addition to 200 messages received and 2,401 sent, including weather reports to the Observatory.
One hundred and ninety hours and ten minutes of fog were reported from this station during the year, and the fog signal gun was fired 1,178 times.
On two occasions the relief was delayed by the rough sea.
Waglan.
1,484 vessels were reported from this station by telephone during the year. Owing to temporary interruptions of communication, 419 vessels were not reported. In addition, 85 messages were received and 125 sent.
Four hundred and thirty seven hours and twelve minutes of fog were reported during the year, and the fog signal gun was fired four thousand four hundred and seventy four times.
On September 20th a typhoon was reported, and, in consequence, the relief was delayed from that date until the 25th. This is the only occasion which has yet occurred of the relief being delayed by the rough sea.
Cape D'Aguilar.
The reports from this station were discontinued during the year, being superfluous, and on the 11th August, on the removal of the Cape D'Aguilar light, the station was vacated by this Department.
Green Island.
The new tower, to take the former Cape D'Aguilar Light, is now completed, and the light placed in position, with occulting gear complete. It will be displayed from the 1st day
of the new year.
Capshuimun.
The character of this light was altered on the 1st April. The new light is RED, 6th Order, Dioptric, visible 6 miles.
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