The Lost Perthshire.

Manawatu Herald, 15 June 1899, Page 3

The Lost Perthshire.

Mr Wragge, in his weather forecast says that the steamer Perthshire is probably in about latitude 3«deg south, longitude i77deg east, and may soon reach the Kermadecs, which are situaated 740 miles north-east of Auckland. Information from London states that the reinsurance premium on the Perthshire has advanced from twentyfive to forty guineas per £100 in four days. When the mail left the premium had increased to fifty-five guineas, the vessel then being overdue fifteen days. [Since then the Perthshire has been sighted twice, and that knowledge in London ought to again lower the premiums. The vessel has, however, now been fifty days out from Sydney.] The EHngamite, which left here last evening tor Sydney, is to steam more to the northward than usual on her run to Sydney, and is to cruise up towards Lord Howe Island and to spend a couple of days in searching for the Perthshire. She took in an extra supply of coal before leaving, and everything is in readiness to render assistance and to take the steamer in tow should she be found.