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City of London 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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Canal Boats Acts and Regulations, for failing to furnish the boat with a suitable stove
and chimney in a safe and convenient situation and in all respects sufficient for the
reasonable requirements of the persons allowed by the Regulations to dwell in the boat.
The owner was fined £1 and ordered to pay the costs, viz., £3 3s.
Double Bulkheads.—There was no infringement with regard to the condition
of these.
No boats have been detained for cleansing.
On 31st December, 1928, there were 308 boats on the Register:—
Propelled by Tugs and Oars 286
„ „ Steam 15
„ „ Motors 7
Seven boats were registered during 1928.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 109 | 22 | 74 | 3.36 | 20.18 |
| 1919 | 92 | 16 | 69 | 4.31 | 17.39 |
| 1920 | 89 | 19 | 81 | 4.26 | 21.34 |
| 1921 | 65 | 14 | 48 | 3.42 | 21.53 |
| 1922 | 86 | 20 | 108 | 5.40 | 23.25 |
| 1923 | 199 | 24 | 81 | 3.37 | 12.06 |
| 1924 | 164 | 27 | 73 | 3.04 | 16.46 |
| 1925 | 279 | 67 | 168 | 2.50 | 24.01 |
| 1926 | 120 | 31 | 157 | 5.06 | 25.08 |
| 1927 | 83 | 19 | 66 | 3.04 | 22.89 |
| 1928 | 79 | 15 | 66 | 4.13 | 18.98 |
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
CHAS. F. WHITE,
Medical Officer of Health, Port of London.