NAUTICAL ENQUIRY
LOSS OF THE AORERE. (Per United Press Association.) WANGANUI, June 4. A nautical inquiry was opened to-day in connection with the loss of the steamer Aorere on Rangitikci beach on May 23 last. The evidence was generally on the lines of the facts already known. The steamer was bound from Blenheim to Wanganui. In Cook Btrait tempestuous weather was encountered. The vessel leaked badly, and the coal gave out. The master tried to sail the steamer, but eventually, for the safety of the crew, he decided (o beach her. It was stater! that the master had made every endeavour to save his ship, but the vessel was helpless when the engines stopped. Other evidence tendered was to the effect that the vessel was recently on the slip. The hull was then in sound condition, and all necessary repairs were carried out. The inquiry is proceeding.
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Southland Times, Issue 18840, 5 June 1920, Page 5
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147NAUTICAL ENQUIRY Southland Times, Issue 18840, 5 June 1920, Page 5
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