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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
City of London 1901
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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The following Notices to abate Nuisances were served prior to the date of this Report, but have been complied with since 1st July, 1901 :—
| Date. | Premises or Vessel. | Requirements of Notice. | Date reported com-plied with. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. To thoroughly cleanse and disinfect bilges under cabin floor. | |||
| 1901. April 22nd | Barge "William and Arthur," Maldon, 62,777. | 2. Fixed floor in cabin to be removed, and relaid in such a manner that it can be removed in sections at any time. | 1901. 12th Dec. |
| „ 22nd | Barge "Elizabeth," London. | 3. The space under cabin floor to be filled to the level of the timbers with concrete of cement and coke or other suitable material impervious to water. | 28th Sept. |
| 13th „ | |||
| June 1st | Barge " Myrtle," Rochester, 81,864. | 4. The defective bulkhead to be removed and replaced by two bulkheads of substantial construction, which shall be separated by a space of not less than six inches, such space to be freely ventilated to the external air, and furnished with a pump. Both bulk heads shall be watertight, and shall extend from the level of the deck to the skin, that is, the outer planking of the vessel at the sides and bottom. The space between the bulkheads should be filled to the same height and with a similar mixture as the space under cabin floor. There shall be no limber holes or other communication or access between the cabin and the hold admitting the passage of liquids or gases. | 22nd July |
| „ 1st | Barge " S. Taylor," Rochester, 44,099. | ||
| „ 13th | Barge " Providence," Rochester, 76,596. | 13th Sept. | |
| „ 14th | Barge " Gratitude," Rochester, 58,484. | 22nd July. | |
| „ 21st | Barge " Charles and Esther," London, 89,660. | 7th Aug. | |
| „ 27th | Barge " Rogue in Grain," Maldon, 18,801. | 1st „ | |
| 5. The cabin to be fitted with a skylight of not less than 2 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 6 in. |