A STEAMER ASHORE

Hokitika Guardian, 11 December 1928, Page 5

A STEAMER ASHORE

CELTIC REMAINS FIRM;. SA LYAGKOPER ATIONS DIEKI('UI/1 (United Press Association —B.v Electric Telegraph—Copyright). (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON, December 10. Renewed efforts to release the Celtic failed and further attempts are suspended until the morning, owing to the danger of working in darkness. The Celtic is nimble ro help owing to her boilers being out of commission. The shij) is almost in total darkness. Lloyd’s message from Queenstown states the position is exposed and serious though the ship is resting easy. The Celtic is heavily loaded and a heavy swell following a gale makes unloading difficult. The mails were Liken off to-night. It is stated a continuance ml i.lic presence ol calm is most essential Lo make salvage successful. CELTIC’S PASSENGERS. LONDON. Dec. 10. Two hundred of the Celtics passengers loft Quenstown for Dublin. Liverpool and London, all without heavy luggage, which is‘now being removed I rum the holds. The passengers pay the highest tribute to the officers and crew. Everyone was called at five o clock and told to don lifebelts and take lifeboat stations. Two hours later they sat down to a comfortable breakfast before being taken off.