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Grey River Argus, Issue 110, 25 September 1866, Page 2

Since the s.s. Thane went ashore a heavy shingle bank has formed in front of her for nearly 40 yards towards the sea, thereby breaking the force of the surf, and .to that pxtent sheltering the unfortunate steamer. There is up chance of getting the Thane off except by launching her over the spit. The cutter Volunteer sailed out to sea „ yesterday morning. She made the attempt Sunday morning, but on getting under wajs . fee grounded on the shingle bank on the kelson side of the river! The hull of the ill-fated Excelsior has been denuded of the masts and rigging, and still remains in ttie position where' tlie vessel first went ashore. The s.s. Kennedy sailed last evening for Nelson. i t ; On Sunday the strong wind blowing down ' the river enabled the vessels Wild Wave and Emerald for Christchurch, and Murray for -.Melbourne, to sail out to sea. They crossed the bar in gallant style, and speedily made a good offing, " " The Challenge towed out the Christina Thompson and Breeze on Sunday, the former A^essel being bound for Melbourne and the latter for Dunedin. The steam tug Challenge towed up the schooner Tambo from Hokitika pn Sunday morning. .