PERILS OF THE SEA

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 792, 15 April 1910, Page 5

PERILS OF THE SEA

FIRE ON THE TEIAMON. By TeleerApb-Prejß Assoolation-QojjrUbt London, April 13. An outbreak of fire , occurred in the lower hold (N.o. 1) of the steamer Telamon, 4500 tons gross. Tor three hours neater was pumped into tho hold, and steam and carbonic gas wero injected, but the fire is still smouldering. The captain recommends the discharge of the wool cargo located 'tween' decks. , , . Later. The steamer Telamon is at Perim (a dependency of Aden), on her way Home from Sydney. Tho fire' has been burning for six days, ' FIVE DAYS AFLOAT. THE COUNTESS OF RANFURLY'S CASTAWAYS. Sydney, April U. Details of the wreck of the schooner Countess of Ranfnrly show that she struck a reef 200 miles from the Isle of Pines during thick- weather, and became a complete wreck. The crew took to the boats. The captain and a number of the hands in a whaleboat reached Noumea (capital of New Caledonia) after being afloat for five days, during : which they suffered many privations. ABANDONED BY UNDERWRITERS. Sydney, April 13. The. North Coast Company's new eteamer Minimbah, which struck the bar at Manning. River and broke her back, has been abandoned by the underwriters. ■ : A LIFE LOST. (Rec. April 11, 9.8 P p.m.) ' Sydney, April U. One of the Minimbab,'s crow was drowned through the upsetting of a boat whjlo salving passengers' luggage.