THE WRECK OF THE MAY QUEEN.
[Peb Press Association.]
Ohristohuroh, February 4. Tbe Ooort of inquiry Into the lose of the May Qaeen gave judgment to-day. It ooDiidere the oooorrenoa was occasioned by an error of judgment of the pilot m standing too oloee to the shore. The Baoch expressed regret that the functions of pilot eh on Id be entrusted to any person who hat not been charged with tb* oare of tquare-rigged ihlpa. Although, In tbe present oaie, they would not be justified In assumlog that the wreok wae oamed by the abaenoe of the tug, whloh wan employed m carrying malli to Pigeon Bty there was to doubt that had the tag been available the O»pt of *he barqae wonld have directed her to be employed and avoided the accident. Finally, they recommended that their certificates be be returned to all parties. No order was made as to cost*.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1758, 4 February 1888, Page 2
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152THE WRECK OF THE MAY QUEEN. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1758, 4 February 1888, Page 2
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