ACCIDENT TO THE GLENELG.
AN ANXIOUS TIME. PER PBKB3 ASSOCIATION. Accklahd, August 13. The GJenelg, which arrived a"; OnehuMffi fiorn Hokianga yesterday, had rather an exciting experience on I the pasfag >. A h«*avy gale was blowing from the south-west, with a heavy sea, and shortly aftrr leaving Kaweiua an accident happened to the machinery which disabled the a I earner, leaying her almost at the mercy of the wind and wave.;. Tbo steamer was in such close proximity to the Maungmui bluft that the breaker c iuld be plainly seen, acd the steimer w-m being gradually diifted towar ) < the A horsebox was put overboard to act as a sea anchor, but had little effect; and it seemed as if the vewel would go ashore. After hours of :\nxiety she was brought out of her pariious position by the aid of Bail 9, anl temporary repairs having been effected below the steamer made her way under sail and easy steam to Oaehunga.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 185, 14 August 1901, Page 3
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161ACCIDENT TO THE GLENELG. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 185, 14 August 1901, Page 3
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