On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 3, 7 December 1915, Page 5

On the Sea

OFF THE FRENCH COAST.

STAR OF NEW ZEALAND ASHORE.

United Pbehu Association.

, London, December 6. The Star of New Zealand is ashore on tne rocks near Ushant. | Forty-six of the crew have been Raved,

PROBABLE TOTAL LOSS'.

THE CREW AT BREST.

(Received 9.25 a.m.) London, December 6.

The Star' of New Zealand will probably become a total loss. The crew were sent to Brest.

(The Star of New Zealand was a vessel of 4500 tons and was running for the Commonwealth and Dominions Line. She has not heen in New Zealand for some time, and was probably making a voyage to Australia when the wreck occurred).

MINNESOTA'S BREAK-DOWN.

CHEMICALS PLACED IN THE BOILERS.

(Received 11.4 a.m.)

San Francisco, December 6

It was a chemical dropped into the Minnesota's boilers that caused the breakdown. The vessel was en route to Britain with war supplies.

ESCAPE FROM A SUBMARINE.

THRILLING EXPERIENCE ON BOARD BRITISH MERCANTMAN.

(Received 10.25 a.m.) London, December 6

A thrilling story is being told how the British merchantman, Japanese Prince, escaped from a submarine. A passenger says: "For five hours we struggled to escape, meanwhile being heavily shelled. It was the most exciting time of my life, the shells dropping into the water all round. The captain stood pluckily at his post, directing a zig-zagging course, and handling the vessel with wonderful ability and judgment. The crew loyally helped him, and finally the passengers, who were thrilled with excitement, had the satisfaction of seeing the ship slowly outpace the ruthless pursuer. By a miracle we reached port safely, and the gallantry was recognised by the shipowners, who gave £SOO to the captain and a similar sum to the crew."