The Archive · 1934

Constable Drowns in River

Two Others Rescued After Ferry-Yacht Crash a collision between the yacht) Undine, belonging to Mr. H. M. Mann, Commodore' of the Shanghai Yacht Club, and a ferry-boat the Whangpoo River on Monday: June 11), a Chinese police constable was drowned and two other men, were thrown into the water, but later res~ cued. The body of the constable was recovered the same day.

The yacht was en route from Shanghai to Tungkadoo when collided with the ferry-boat, knocking the three men into the water, it was reported. At the time of the accident there were two ferries the vicinity. One coming from Pootung to Shanghai and the other going towards Pootung. The case was sent to the Public Safety Bureau Headquarters by the River Police and the Yaodah of the yacht has been sent to the City Court.

The detention of the yacht _has been referred to the British Consulate,

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