The soundings over the Bar have already been taken by the Hydrographic Bureau of the Navy on behalf Of the Board and the initial dredge {ng area has been chosen to conform most nearly to the "valley line," the direction of the strongest currents fand slgo the requirements of navigation. Besides, the Board has con-[structed a buoy tender, 'Li Liang,' for the special purpose' of conducting surveys and delivering materials. 'Avreinforeed concrete coal whart has been built at Woosung Forts, and four buoys have been placed to' mark out the dredging area.
This tremendous task involves the removal of 40,000,000 tons of mud. At Fate of 5,000,000 tons per year, it antlelpated that within two years. the conditions at the bar will be remarkably improved. When the bar scoured to a depth of 9 ft, further sitting will be of no great concern, everything turns out successfully, Roped that a second dredger of similar type may be constructed, s0 that they may work to and fro' incessantly with a view to. removing the menace from Shanghai, Huge vessela will then be able to sail hi eross. the bar without danger or delay to passengers, cargo, or vessels.
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