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The "Clotho" has given little trouble during the past year, while the "Denton"
has been used principally as a relief launch.
The moorings of the launches at Greenwich were removed in April from Union
Wharf to a position higher up and situated off the Trafalgar Hotel. This position is
nearer the office and more convenient in every way, especially as the launches are afloat
at every state of the tide.
HULK "HYGEIA."
In August, it was found that the Hulk was making more water than usual and
required daily pumping. As the leak increased it became obvious that the vessel was in
danger of sinking at her moorings, and on being placed into dry dock, the leak was found
to be caused by a rotten plank in the bottom of the vessel. This was accordingly
thoroughly repaired, since when no further trouble has arisen.
STAFF.
Medical Officers.— In November, Dr. Legge at Sheerness became ill, and it
became necessary to appoint Dr. Waugh temporarily to carry out his duties. At the
time of closing this Report, though making satisfactory progress, Dr. Legge is not able
to resume duty.
Office Staff. — This remains as in the preceding year, and has proved
equal to dealing with the increase of clerical work, naturally consequent to the
progressive additions made to the powers of the Authority, the outdoor staff and
equipment.
Food and Sanitary Inspectors.— There are no changes to record with regard to
the Staff of Inspectors.
Steam Launches.— An alteration in the arrangement of the crews was brought
about by the resignation, in June, of J. G. True, C. H. Price being appointed master.
The vacancy for an engineer at the end of last year was filled by promoting J. Steen,
fireman on the "Lady Truscott," and appointing another fireman in his place.
Hospital.— On the 26th November, Nurse Cork fell ill with Enteric Fever,
contracted in the course of her duties. She has made a good recovery and resumed
her duties.
Domestic Staff.— Emma Accleton was appointed temporarily as cook in December,
in the place of Eva Mary Dack, at a wage of 20l, per annum. Ethel Harling was
appointed temporary housemaid in December, in the place of Emily Harvey, at wages
of 17l. per annum.