THE S.S. KOMATA.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 48, 1 February 1916, Page 2

THE S.S. KOMATA.

VESSEL HARD AND FAST. Peb Press Abbooutiom. Wellington, January 31. An examination of the Komata disclosed two feet of water in the bilges amidships, and just forward of the bridge bulkhead the water is dribbling through the joint of the stokehold [floor plates, but the enginoroom is iqu'ito dry, indicating that the damage iis forward. The vessel is apparently held hard and fast by a pinnacle rock ijust under Xo. 2 hold. She moved [somewhat under the strain of towropes at high water, perhaps, two feet. [ A hulk was placed alongside this afternoon to receive coni, and a small 'steamer is standing by all night in case the weather changes, but latest reports state that there is no alteration in the position and nothing fur- ■ ther can be done till high water, which j s at 1 a.in., when another attempt to float off the vessel will be made.