STRUCK A REEF
MOTOR. SHIP'S PERILOUS POSITION.
PASSENGERS AND CREW SAFE.
(United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph,—Copyright, j
(Received■ tins day at 11 a.m.) LISBON, November 19
The fourteen thousand tons motor ship “Highland Hope” struck a reel' near Farilhoes Island at four this morning in a dense fog. Over a hundred passengers embarked in six life boats in a pitiful plight, mostly half dressed, sonic only in their night clothes-.
Portuguese trawlers in respond to S.O.S. were quickly on the scene and took the boats safely to shore. Portion of the crew were also rescued similarly, the captain remaining aboard to assist in the salvage. Steamers are speeding to the assistance of the vessel.
The positibn of the “Highland Hope” is perilous. She is lying in dangerous rocks and ceased to reply to a wireless call at- 10 o’clock.
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1930, Page 5
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