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4. It is proposed to classify the moorings as follows :—

A Class. 8 berths for vessels 600 feet in length,

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B 12 berths for vessels 450 feet in length, 20 berths for vessels 300 feet in length,

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and to distribute these moorings with due regard to the depth of water and to the require- ments of trade, e.g., moorings for vessels engaged in the rice and coal trade will be placed in positions convenient for such trades. The moorings will be assigned through the local pilots or by signal to incoming vessels by the Harbour Department. It will thus be possible to make full use of all the moorings and to avoid having many lying idle as at present during the absence of vessels of firms which own them. I anticipate no difficulty whatever in berthing vessels to the satisfaction of all concerned and the new arrangement should prove of great advantage to the trade of the Port.

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I have, &c.,

F. H. MAY,

Governor.

Teh Right Honourable,

LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

$c.,

&c.,

&c.