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[Special to the Mail.]
(Per Press Agency.)
Otaki, Oct. 14. The Felix Stow, 500 tons, coal laden, went ashore at four yesterday morning half a mile north of Otald. The sailors say it was blowing too hard to shorten sail. A boat was lowered soon after the vessel struck, but broke away and came ashore. It was found and manned by Maoris and half-castes, who safely landed the captain's wife and three seamen. A second boat with the captain and the rest of the crew capsized. The captain, mate, apprentice, and one seaman were drowned. The remainder were saved, after many narrow escapes, by the Maoris and half-castes, who behaved splendidly. The first boat brought a line ashore, which was useful in saving lives. The ship's papers are said to be lost. A terrific sea was breaking when the vessel went ashore, but she does not appear to be much injured. Pughley, the coachdriver, and other Europeans deserve great credit for their exertions in saving life.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 234, 15 October 1878, Page 2
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168LATEST TELEGRAMS. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 234, 15 October 1878, Page 2
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