A Steamer Strikes a Rock.
(Per Press Association.) Wellington, June 4. The steamer Ohau, bound from Port Chalmers to Westport put in here to-day. The Captain reports that when aoout two miles off the Brothers lighthouse at 2.30 this morning going at full speed, the vee. eel struck heavily what is supposed to be a rook: The captain says be is certain the vessel did not strike Cook Rock, which is in the vicinity of the spot, and has an idea the object was a large snag. Later. The steamer Obau wsb placed on the slip this afternoon for. examination, the result of which leaves no doubt that she struck • rock. One or two plates forward on the port aide are badly buckled, while the keel for a considerable distance bears signs 6t contact with some hard substance. Several rivets are also started. > A preliminary, enquiry was held before the Collector of Customs this afternoon, and 4he evidence forwarded to the Marine department.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 283, 5 June 1896, Page 3
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163A Steamer Strikes a Rock. Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 283, 5 June 1896, Page 3
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