LOSS OF LIFE AT TANGIER.
.% DANGEROUS HARBOUR, By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Tangier, April 8. Through the capsizing of a launch two children of a French Legation official, their English governess, and two nuTses were drowned. i The loss of life is attributed to the absence of landing: facilities. It is said the jealousy o£ tho Poweis is Tendering the harbour a death-trap. Steamers calling at Tangier anchor in tho open roads, and passengers aro conveyed to the pier in open boats. When the 6ea is rough a blue flag is hoisted on the pier, and the boatmen charge double fares. In stormy weather a yellow flag is hoisted, and a bargain must be made provided landing is at all possible.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1410, 10 April 1912, Page 5
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119LOSS OF LIFE AT TANGIER. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1410, 10 April 1912, Page 5
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