WRECK OF THIS IMMIGRANT SHIP SHIP CITY OF AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5485, 25 October 1878, Page 2

WRECK OF THIS IMMIGRANT SHIP SHIP CITY OF AUCKLAND.

A telegram was received tats morning from Constable Handheld, who is stationed at Otaki, to the effect that the vessel I*3 not likely to break up. Captains Becclall and Gibbous started for Otaki this morning on behalf of the Associated Insurance Companies. The stranded ship lies about a quarter of a mile north of the Otaki River, and about half a mile from thFelixstowe. It is-believed that both vessel and cargo can be saved. The following is a copy of a telegram received by Messrs. Bethune and Hunter, Lloyd's agent, Wellington, dated Otaki, Thursday, 4.55 pm. : —Boarded City of Auckland ; ship but little injured ; cargo can be saved ; vessel doubtful —(Signed) Bendall and Gibbon.

(mi PRESS AGENCY.) Otaki, Thursday, 10 a.m. The Maoris have made a present to the immigrants of potatoes and sheep. All the Europeans and natives are acting very kindly towards the immigrants and crew. 3 p.m. The Under-Secretary for Immigration (Mr. Rlliott) and Captain Rose have succeeded in landing near Otaki, and have made arrangements for the emb irkation of immigrants on board the Hiaernoa off Waikanae, whither they are now being conveyed in drays. The Hinemoa will take them direct to Wellington. The following are the insurances so far as known :—New Zealand, £3800; South British, £3300; Union, £550; National, £SOO. The City of Auckland stands in an upright position close to the Felixstowe, apparently undamaged. Tho crew are buiy at the vessel discharging immigrants’ luggage. It is expected that all her cargo can be saved. The immigrants left for the Waikanae in bullock drays, traps, and all sorts of conveyances, so as to catch the Htuemon. The landing of the passengers has been effected with considerable expedition, considering the circumstances, and without the slightest accident or disturbance.