A CRUISER ON FIRE.
The ooal bunkers of the American auxiliary cruiser St. Paul took fire. The vessel had 1800 tons of ammunition on board, The flames were subdued after half a day's hard work. Thirteen of her crew saccambed to the intense heat. A stream of water kept the magazine 0001.
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Manawatu Herald, 21 May 1898, Page 2
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52A CRUISER ON FIRE. Manawatu Herald, 21 May 1898, Page 2
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