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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IX, Issue 309, 31 December 1874, Page 2

Some time ago, it wili be recollected, says the Melboarne Argus, the s.b. Albion, on Iter voyage from New Zealand to this part, fell in with very tempestuous weather, and was placed in imminent peril in consequence of the rudder shaft carrying away. When the vessel was in greatest danger the chie£ officer, — _3lf Corbett, volunteered to attempt to secure steering tackle to the rudder, and was lowered over the stern for this purpose. The weather, however, was so stormy that Mr Corb.-tt was not only un>ble to effect his purpose, but suffered severe injury, which has entailed en bim a prolonged il ness. The passengers by " the Albion were so sensible of the cxc, tions made on their behalf that a handsome sum was subscribed and presented to Captain Underwco f and Mr Corbeft; and, in addition to this, the varions insurance companies Interested have, with a view of marking their appreciation of Mr Corbett's intrepid conduct, resolved to present him with a sum of .£3O, or its equivalent in any shape in wh'uh he may prefer it The Insurance campinies have also given £5 to oher members of the ship's company who distinguished themselves on the occasion.