THE WAKATIPU IN A COLLISION. BEACHED TO PREVENT SINKING. PASSENGERS SAFE. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received February 15th, 4.36 p.m.) SYDNki, February 15. A collision occurred shortly after midnight Between the Wakatipu, inward bound from Tasmania, and the Eurimbia, outward botmd for Melbourne. Tho vessels met near Bradley's Head, down tie harbour, the Eurimbia cutting into the Wakatipu aft on tho port side, with such effect that the Union ooat. was ran into Neutral Bay and beaahed to prevent her sinking. The passengers were quite safe, and landed shortly afu>r at Neutral Bay, but many returned aboard the Wakatipu again. Precise information as to the cause of the collision or damage are not present obtainable.
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 11509, 16 February 1903, Page 5
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