BLAZE IN THREE HOLDS
CREW OF TELEMACHUS FIGHT FLAMES MEN BADLY GASSED United P.A.—By Telegraph—Copyright Reed. 11 a.m. PERTH, Today. The steamer Telemachus limped into port, after the crew had fought a fire in three holds for twelve days. On October 15 smoke was seen issuing from a hold. A party went, below, but had formed to such an extent that four men were badly affected. Hoses were played on the coal, but two days later a terrific explosion occurred in another hold, which lifted the hatch-covers. The boats were then swung out. and all hands were summoned on deck. Next day, a third hold was found to be on fire, and a quantity of coal was jettisoned. Burning gas was discovered, and several of the crew were gassed. Trenches were dug in the coal, along which hoses were carried, but the flames increased, and it was dangerous to dig further. Sails were used as hoses to carry water to the holds, and one hatch was flooded. The seat of the fire is believed to be near the bottom of the ship. Pumps are now flooding the holds.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 809, 1 November 1929, Page 9
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