The Archive · 1927

The Leung Kwong Wreck

Reported to Have Slid Into Deep Water On*the authority of masters of vessels going through the Cupsuimun Pass, it is stated that the wreck of the Leung Kwong, previ. ously showing part of the' funnel and masts, has entirely disappeared, together with the red light which was marking the scene of the easualty.

An unconfirmed report states that a diver from one of H. Mi. shi who was sent down to ascertain whether or not the grilles were locked at the time of the sinking, was unable to locate the ship, was compelled to return to the face without any information of importance. vernacular paper announces that the body of the Chief Engineer, Mr. Donaldson, has been recovered, but inquiries "at the Hongkong Water Police and agents resulted in a complete denial of this, so far as they were concerned.

It is further alleged in the vernal cular papers that the in the vicinity of Capsuimun have in many cases picked up bodies of drowned passengers, and have tak-from the bodies thing of before reporting the find to! the Police,

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