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Secrecy Veil Cloaks Red Shelling of Ship
In Hong Kong waters a British navy ship fired on a Chinese vessel near Lin Tin Tshind seven miles southwest of Hong Kong. Casualties included reserve captaincy holder Grier and others among the crew of the fishing launch. The incident, occurring in international waters, raised tensions as officials kept details secret awaiting official statements.
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Hong Kong
Crown Colony
Natral
Army Defense Force
Royal 4
Nut Navy
Pearl River
Royal Navy
Concord
Grier
Navy
London
Admiralty
Crath
Moe
Wedness
Lin Tin Tshind
Mong Kong
Canton
Red China