SHIPPING CASUALTIES.
Adelaide, Shiy 0. A pilot launch went out to warn the l'ort Chalmers, but the signals were unnoticed or disregarded till 100 late, The steamer's plates were rejit 10 feet from the stem below the water line. The forepeal; is full of water. Melbourne, Slay C. A (piantily of tow shipped nt Wellington on Friday was discovered on lire in the hold of the steamer Slokoia at midnight. It is stated that rain was falling when the tow was shipped, which would enhance the liability of spontaneous combustion.
It took four hours to suppress the fire. The fort-hold contained 1200 bales of tow ami (lax. The lower portion of the hold was Hooded by pumping 300 tons of water, this rising to a depth of 12'/. feet iu the hold. When the fire was extinguished, pumping out began by the crew. When the vessel left at noon for Port Chalmers there was still eight feet of water below. The damage to the vessel is trilliug. Woodwork on the to]i deck was burned. A general average of 50 per cent, was collected on the cargo. The insurances on the cargo are unknown.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 7 May 1907, Page 2
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193SHIPPING CASUALTIES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 7 May 1907, Page 2
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