Further Attempt To Raise Sunken Barge
Another attempt to raise a barge, which sank off the Rurima Islands in 100 feet of water last , year, is to made from Whakatane this week. Yesterday salvage equipment was brought to Whakatane in the form of two tugs and two barges. This will be the fifth attempt at salvage. A direct lift is to be made as soon as it is found how the sunken barge is placed. Divers are to inspect her today. ' .
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 15, Issue 76, 31 July 1950, Page 5
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81Further Attempt To Raise Sunken Barge Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 15, Issue 76, 31 July 1950, Page 5
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