STEAMER SUNK
KORTHRII DETAILS. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright). (Received this day at 8.30. a.m.) HONG KONG. January 17. While parties are still searching the islands for possible survivors of the llsinwali, Jacobsen interviewed, stated Captain Jensen remained nil the bridge till tlie foundering. Other reports show the scene aboard was utier confusion, the frenzied passengers fighting the crew and cadi other for possession of lifebelts and the lifeboats. The ship meanwhile was in darkness through the engine room Hooding. ft is now confirmed there are two officers British, Patrick Campbell (Chief Engineer), and Harold Beverage (second). Hopes for other survivors are abandoned.
In reference to the sinking of the steamer Irene, by a British submarine in October, 1927', the commander o,f the submarine concerned was sued here today ifor half a million dollars for the loss of the Irene. The defence contended that the sinking was an act of
state. The commander gave evidence that he acted, under express instructions. 'The claim was dismissed.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 January 1929, Page 6
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