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The "St. Katharine" made a tour of the Royal Docks and then proceeded down
river to Gravesend, where the "Hygeia," the boarding launch, and the Hospital were
inspected. As it was apparent that it would be impossible to give lengthy explanations
to such a large party on the day of the visit, your Medical Officer had circulated a
short summary of the work of the Port of London Health Authority to the guests,
several days beforehand.
The visitors took a very keen interest in all they saw. At luncheon
Sir William Willcox, K.C.I.E., C.B., C.M.G., proposed the toast of the Corporation of
the City of London, to which Mr. G. E. Withers replied. Your Chairman proposed the
Harveian Society of London, and Sir Buckston Browne, F.R.C.S., F.S.A., replied.
The toast of the Chairman was proposed by Mr. Herbert Easton.
The "St. Katharine" arrived back at Tower Pier at 6.30 p.m., and the party
dispersed with many expressions of appreciation of your Chairman's hospitality
and of the work of your Worshipful Committee.
CANAL BOATS ACTS.
In accordance with Section 3 of the Canal Boats Act, 1884, I beg to present
herewith the Annual Report on the working of the Canal Boats Acts and Regulations
within the district of the Port of London Health Authority during the year ended
31st December, 1936.
The Acts and Regulations apply within the whole district under the
jurisdiction of the Port of London Health Authority, including the River
and Docks, as a "canal" for the purposes of the Acts "includes any river, inland
navigation, lake or water being within the body of a county, whether it is or not
within the ebb and flow of the tide."
The navigation, in addition to the enclosed Docks, includes the following navigable
tributary rivers and creeks of the River Thames:—
On the right bank— On the left bank—
From Teddington downwards:— From Teddington downwards:—
Wandsworth Creek (River Wandle). The entrance of the Eiver Brent.
Hay's Dock. Hammersmith Creek.
St. Saviour's Dock. Chelsea Creek.
Part of the Grand Surrey Canal within the Grosvenor Dock.
Surrey Commercial Docks. Limekiln Creek.
Deadman's Dock. Bow Creek (River Lea).
Deptford Creek (River Ravensbourne). Barking Creek (River Roding).
Dartford Creek (Rivers Cray and Darenth). Rainham Creek (River Ingrebourne).
The entrance to Gravesend Canal. Mucking Creek.
Cliffe Creek. Thames Haven and Hole Haven.
Yantlet and Coalmouth Creeks. Havengore Creek.
Part of the River Medway and of the Swale. River Roach as far as Rochford.
RIVER.
The whole of this area is divided into three districts, known as the Upper,
Middle and Lower; each district is in charge of an Inspector, as follows:—
Upper District Teddington to Greenwich Inspector Hundy, £325 per annum.
Middle District Greenwich to Erith Inspector McDermott, £325 per annum.
Lower District Erith to the seaward limits of the
Port (including part of the River Inspector Beattie, £340 per annum.
Medway).
DOCKS.
The Docks are divided into four districts, known as the Central, Eastern,
Western and the Gravesend Districts.
Central District West India Dock
South West India Dock
Poplar Dock Inspector Elward, £500 per annum.
Millwall Dock
East India Dock
Surrey Commercial Dock Inspector Mackie, £325 per annum.