[Report 1914] / Medical Officer of Health, Tyne Port Health Authority.

  • Tyne Port Health Authority
Date:
1914
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    Steam connections are provided for disinfecting purposes either on board ship or at hospital. A speed|pf ovei 12 knots vas attained at the trial, and. general satisfaction wa,s expressed by all concerned. B uauncnes The new launch “ Geo. 0. Coates,” constructed by Messrs. Hepple Co., Ltd., of South Shields, was taken over by the Tyne Port Sanitary Authority, on February 25th, and has done ^ood work since in the inspection and disinfection of vessels. She fulfils all our requirements, is speedy and works satisfactorily. ’ p y’ The old launch “ John Foster Spence ” was taken over by Messrs. Hepple & Co Ltd part payment for the “ Geo. C. Coates.” She has since been sold to Sunderland. ’’ as The motor boat R.S.H.” has been found to be very useful in the inspection of vessels • beiim oiItt UvwiloJ _ 1 _ _ _ ’ “ ^ ^ vwj uccuu in bnu inspection or vessi of shallow draft, she is easily handled and can go alongside of quays and docks at low water. H.M. Customs. I wish to record our thanks for Cnstoms and his staff which has been Authority. the valuable and willing assistance given by H.M. Collector of great;]y appreciated by all the Officials of the Port Sanitary Tynemouth, January, 1915. W. EDMUND HARKED, M.D., D,Hy„ Medical Officer. *