WELLINGTON, Feb. 9. Work on the Wanganel-la during the weekeinl has resulted in bringing the forepart back to a 30-foot draught compared with 391 feet after Xo. 3 hold was flooded on Saturday morning. The danger remains that snould one of the air compressors fail the ship might resettle. Tlie movement of the vessel to a new berth at Clyde Quay is doubtful at present. Xo. 3 hold has now been emptiqd by pumping and is under exainination. Leaks in the inner skin are being stopped and tlie ship is" afloat again.
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Chronicle (Levin), 10 February 1947, Page 5
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