DESTINATION UNKNOWN

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1869, 1 October 1913, Page 8

DESTINATION UNKNOWN

YACHT THAT VANISHED.

HER OWNER ASTOUNDED. Very surprised indeed was Mr. H. E. White, owner of the yacht Matangi, when ho was informed yesterday evening that his vessel had sailed from tho Boat Harbour against orders. Ho remarked that ho was ver.y pleased to bear that Mr. J. Fuller, juii., had given instructions for her to remain in Wellington, until his arrival, but he was astounded to hear the circumstances under which she had been got under way. "The position is," said Mr. White, "that I flon't know where tho yacht has really gone to. The crow fell out amongst themselves, made two attempts to get out," but put back each timo. Some seem to think that those who have the yacht liavo gono for a cruiso to the Sounds, but at present I" do not know where sho is. Thoso of T;ho crew who have taken her, have broken into her cabin, and they have practically taken'charge, for thby had instructions to leave her in the Boat Harbour."

Continuing, Mr. White said that he had given an injunction to have the boat stopped at whichever port she calls at. In particular instructions have been spven 'to the police at the Sounds to detain tho vessel if she should put in an appearance there. What if tlioy arrive safely at Auckland ? asked the reportor. ' "Well," replied Mr. White, "if they arrive there safely I may overlook the trouble; but they have committed an offence and there will bo trouble in storo for them if they put into any other port." - "Tho position is very serious," concluded Mr. White, "for as far as I know tho yacht is under-manned and I am very anxious about its safety. I have heard that the vessel's present crew aro not fully capable of managing her."

it is stated that the parents of those oil board are much concerned about the safety of their sons.