VESSELS IN COLLISION.
ALLEGED UNNECESSARY LOSS. OF LIFE. BOATS TARDILY LOWERED. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.* London, March 18. Exclusive of the bullion, the Oceana’s cargo was valued at over £IOO,OOO. The vessel floated for seven hours after the collision, alid the pilot declares that the loss of life was unnecessary. No one should have died had the’ boats been lowered immediately, but no such order was given from the bridge. The Pisagua’s bow was driven in, but the watertight bulkhead kept the vessel afloat. THE COMPANY’S ESTIMATE OF THE MISSING. BODIES COMING ASHORE. (Received 19, 9.55 a.in.) London, March 18. The P. and O. Company state that seven passengers and three of the European crew are missing. Several bodies have been washed ashore at Easbonrne.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 71, 19 March 1912, Page 5
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127VESSELS IN COLLISION. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 71, 19 March 1912, Page 5
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