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City of London 1923

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]

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(6) Double Bulkheads.— There were 7 infringements with regard to the
condition of these.
(7) No boats have been detained for cleansing.
(8) On December 31st, 1923, there were 278 boats on the Register:
Propelled by Tugs and Oars 260
,, ,, Steam 15
,, ,, Motors 3
(9) Two boats were registered in 1923.

Table: TABLE OF CANAL BOATS CARRYING CHILDREN ON BOARD.

TABLE OF CANAL BOATS CARRYING CHILDREN ON BOARD.

Year.No. of boats.No. of boats with children.No. of children.Average No. of children per boat.Average No. of boats with children
19081,1682064592.1817.63
19091,4322194952.2615.29
19109081723542.0518.94
19119261734002.3118.03
19128411974092.0723.42
1913451611963.2113.52
1914237822142.6034.62
1915156361012.8023.07
1916197562564.5721.52
1917118411343.2634.74
191810922743.3620.18
19199216694.3117.39
19208919814.2621.34
19216514483.4221.53
192286201085.423.25
192319924813.3712.06

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I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
W. M. WTLLOUGHBY,
Medical Officer of Health, Port of London.