THE GUIDING STAR. The following letter has been handed to us for publication—
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S.S. Guiding Star, New River, September ,27th, 1862. Sir, —Captain Fraser bids me acquaint you of an accident which occurred to the steamer at 6.30 this morning. 1 have been lying here bar bound for three days, and goc under weigh this morning, the weather being fine. Whilst abreast of the Maori Kaik, she struck heavily on a sunken rock, somewhere about the engine-room, the water filling the engine-room fast. I beached her at the Maori Kaik, and'have had the crew discharging the cargo, assisted by some Maories. A large portion of the cargo is damaged. I can't tell what damage is done t> the hull, but I believe it to be about the engine-room. 1 may mention that the course I was steering was the same as usual.
I will write soon again with more particulars. Meantime,
I remain, yours in haste, (Sisrned) "THOMAS HART, Chief Officer Steamship Guiding Star. P<S. —Please come here by the first opportunity ; I will do all I can in the meantime for all parties concerned. (Signed) CHARLES FRASER, Captain Steamship Guiding Star. Mr. Green.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 247, 4 October 1862, Page 5
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195THE GUIDING STAR. The following letter has been handed to us for publication— Otago Daily Times, Issue 247, 4 October 1862, Page 5
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