SHIPPING DISASTERS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8767, 19 March 1907, Page 2

SHIPPING DISASTERS.

Press Association—Copyright. Beisbane, March 18. The chief officer of tho, ; A.U.S.N. steamer Mildura wired from Onslow that thb Mildura wont ashore on-North-west Gape on Tuesday night, and is regarded as a total loss; a Nino feet of water are reported in the hold; The captain and 31 of the crew ro= maiued on the vessel. The Mildura has cattle on board, and no fresh water is available. ... It is impossible for help to reach the vessel before Saturday. Sydney, March 18. The River Boyne, which left Newcastle ’ton ‘Thursday for Wellington, put into Sydney to-uight for repairs, having, during a heavy gale, lost her upper topsail yard. While coming up the harbour she collided with a punt. One of the Boyne’s how plates was damaged above the water line, and the repairs will necessitate, considerable delay. London, March 18. The steamer Jihha, from Lagos, has been jwrecked at Salcombe, Devonshire, and 80 passengers wore with difficulty rescued by means of the rocket apparatus. The Suevic wont ashore on Brandies Rocks, and her position is critical. The fog is clearing and tho weather is very bad and the sea rough. It is reported that there Is water in compartments ;ono, two, and three, but tho after part is afloat. Five lifeboats from Falmouth and tugs assisted in the rescue work, all being saved. , , A later message states that there was splendid discipline tlironghont. There is a chance of getting tho Suevic Off at low Water. The boat is in the water witii .tlie stem raised. Rescue work was hazardous, owing to the heavy sea; . , Brisbane, March 19.

The Mildura has 480 cattle aboard. The chief officer thinks the crew have probably landed since he left. The Burrumbeet is proceeding to the scene of the wreck.