WRECK OF THE DEVON.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 97, 28 August 1913, Page 5

WRECK OF THE DEVON.

»■ A VISIT TO THE VESSEL. [Peb Pbess Association. I Wellington, August 27. There is no further sign of the wrecked Devon breaking up. The hull still seems. to be.intact, while the decks are, very high above the water. To-day Captain Caunce and practicthe whole of the Devon’s crew proceeded to the scene of the wreck in the small steamer Karaka, but as

there was too much swell at the head

' to permit of a boat being lowered in IV an attempt to hoard the Devon, the J party landed half a mile inside the r heads and walked along the beach. By means of baskets, the second officer and chief steward were hoisted on to the deck of the Devon, and they secured the ship’s papers. It was found impossible to obtain any further effects, and the party returned to town. They will go out again to-mor-morning. .

RE-INSURED AT HOME. London, August 27. Ninety per cent, has been nominally quoted for the Devon’s hull, which is valued at £40,000 of which £IB,OO ) is payable in the event of total loss.

RELIEF FOR THE CREW

Dunedin, August 28

The Executive of the Ship Relief Society have wired authorising the Wellington Committee to draw on them through the Bank of New Zealand up to £250 for the relief of the crew of the Devon and Inquiring if further relief is necessary.