THE TINGARA CUTTER DISASTER
FURTHER PARTICULARS OP THE TRAGEDY. Sidney, March 17. The Tingara, cutter accident occurred oft' Dobroyd Point, one of the- most dangerous spots in the harbour. Although the causo is not clear, it is assumed that a heavy sea struck the cutter broadside on and capsized her. The crew's plight ■was not noticed for some time. The first intimation was received by tivo campers on the point. One immediately swam out a distance of three hundred yards and brought one boy to the shore. After rescuing a second boy he collapsed and was compelled to abandon further attempts. The police and other campers rescued the remainder of the crew in lioats with the exception of five.—rrcsn Assn.' i
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 148, 18 March 1919, Page 5
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121THE TINGARA CUTTER DISASTER Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 148, 18 March 1919, Page 5
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