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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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SECTION II
AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE DISTRICT DURING THE YEAR
TABLE B
| Ships from | Number | Net Tonnage | Number Inspected | Number of ships reported as having, or having had during the voyage, infectious disease on board. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| by the Port Medical Officer | By the Port Health Inspector | ||||
| Foreign Ports | 31,772 | 70,123,000 | 971 | 12,235 | 62 |
| Coastwise | 14,104 | 15,088,000 | 14 | 1,235 | 8 |
| Total | 45,876 | 85,211,000 | 985 | 13,470 | 70 |
SECTION HI
CHARACTER OF SHIPPING AND TRADE DURING THE YEAR
TABLE C
| Passenger Traffic - foreign | | Number of Passengers — Inwards 87,145 |
| travel only | Number of Passengers — Outwards 98,967 |
| Cargo Traffic | Principal Imports All types of produce and |
| Principal Exports merchandise | |
| Principal Ports from which ships arrive. The Port of London trades with all parts of the world. | |
SECTION IV
INLAND BARGE TRAFFIC
There were some 3,700 lighters, with an aggregate tonnage of 370,000 tons, registered by
the Port of London Authority during the year. These lighters, which operate throughout the port
and its environs by way of creeks and canals, are of varied design. Some are all-purpose general
cargo carriers, whilst others are specialised craft designed for the carriage of bulk raw sugar,
bulk liquids and refrigerated cargoes. The bulk liquid lighters have steam heating coils built
into their tanks and some of the refrigerated cargo lighters are fitted with refrigeration plant.
During the year the number of lighters employed within the Authority's district has continued
to decrease. As in previous years, this reduction has mainly been brought about by the amalgamation
of fleets and the scrapping of old and uneconomical units.
The carriage of food in lighters, barges and other vessels is controlled by the provisions of
the Food Hygiene (Docks, Carriers, etc.) Regulations, 1960. A careful watch is kept on the
cleanliness of those lighters used for this purpose, so that, as far as possible, any contamination
of the food is eliminated.
SECTION V
WATER SUPPLY
(1) Source of Supply No change
(2) Reports of tests for contamination No change
(3) Precautions taken against contamination of
hydrants and hosepipes No change
(4) Number and sanitary conditions of water boats and
powers of control by the Authority No change
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