A BARQUE IN TROUBLE
Bj Cahle- Press Associn tion -Copyright Received 34, 1 » i:i. Sydney. November 23.
The Norwegian bnrqu: Asamorc, from East London to Hokianga in ballast, put in for repairs. The vessel incountered a howling hurricane on .November 10th, which reached the zcnilh of its power two days later. The upper topsail yard was carried away on Ihe mainmast. Crashing down the loj'cr lopsail yards, they were entangled in una mass of sails and rigging which swayed .'.bout fearfiomely on the tempest, and threatened to crash down on the deck. Seas were washing the ship fro-i stem to «iern. The crew eventually Di,ui.i'_"d i-i get tackle on the yards, and lo«vro.l tl em.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 247, 24 November 1909, Page 2
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115A BARQUE IN TROUBLE Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 247, 24 November 1909, Page 2
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