MAN OVERBOARD
FROM KING’S YACHT
SECOND MATE DROWNED.
Umted Prong Association. —Pj Electric Telegrcpn.—Copyright. (
(Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) * LONDON. August 3.
While the King's yacht, Britannia was proceeding to the opening of the races at Cowes Regatta, the yacht heeled over and a wave washed overboaid the second mate. Ernest Friend. The Killer was deeply moved at the tragaly and took an active part in the rescue work hut there was a heavy se;i running and Friend though a strong swimmer, was unable to keep afloat. The Britannia searched the spot for - half an hour without result. Meanwhile there was tremendous excitement among the spectators ashore and the yachts at Cowes. A rumour that the King had met with a mishap was soon dispelled. The King returned to reassure the Queen.
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Hokitika Guardian, 4 August 1931, Page 5
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