Stranding of the Fusileer
[PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] •' ,. . \ . This Daf. The nautical inquiry into the stranding of the barque Fusilier on Turakinajbeach on ike 10th 'January was commenced today Captain Harkness gave evidence as to the vessel having go oe ashore during a heavy gale. Tbe vessel, was driven into the bight by the f ury of thefgale. and as there was no hope of beating her out again hie thought it best to beach her ; so as to save the lives of those on board. Previously to this he consulted the other officers on the desirableness of be&ohing the vessel. The inquiry is not finished* aad*iU<s» aontinued to-monoir. a '
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Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 15, 7 February 1884, Page 2
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