BAD WEATHER AT SEA
Matai Encounters Storms Press Association —Copyright. Auckland, July 1. Some of the Worst weather experienced in the career of the Government lighthouse steamer Matai was encountered in the Hauraki Gulf and on the north coast in the’ 10 days she was away from Auckland. She returned! to port with her work uncompleted. Conditions were general easterly with strong winds rising to gale force. Aftei 4 leaving Auckland on June 22 the Matai called at Moko Hinau and continued to the North Cape lighthouse, visiting Moko Hinau on the return voyage. It was found impossible to land gear at the Chickens group and the Maitai will again put to sea on Tuesday to carry out this work.
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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 462, 2 July 1937, Page 5
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120BAD WEATHER AT SEA Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 462, 2 July 1937, Page 5
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