The Tui and Douglas Collision
The inquiry into the collision between the steamers Jane Douglas and Tui was concluded oa Thursday' afternoon. Mr Warden, Bendent Magistrate, delirered the following judgment:—"l am of opinion that, tike collision was due to indiscretion on the part of -Captain Pope, of the -Tui, in not giving a wider berth to tUe Jane Douglas when overtaking heron her passage down the harbour, and in racing his vessel against her. I there* fore reprimand Captain Pope for his conduct in this matter, and order him to pay the costs of this; inquiry, amounting to £40 ss. This decision is concuzridio by ..the nautical assessors i who: hjRTO Mt Wltjl MB?* , j.^ '
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Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 67, 14 November 1885, Page 2
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115The Tui and Douglas Collision Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 67, 14 November 1885, Page 2
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