THE SUNKEN KOI.
NAUTICAL ENQUIRY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Nelson, April 10. A nautical enquiry into the foundering of the steamer Koi when nearing Nelson harbour on March 30 was held to-day before Mr Evans, S.M., and Captj# McNab and Clark. Counsel represented Captain Scully, the owners and consignors. The collector of Customs appeared for the Marine Department. The evidence of the master was so the effect that 2.) to 30 tons of cargo were taken aboard at Motueka, .properly stowed, and the deck load of 282 Sheep wan hurdled in. He was not aware that the license to carry deck cargo bad expired. He took the usual course, <uia experienced no trouble till near Nelson, when the vessel struck and was thrown on her beam ends bv successive rollers and sent to the bottom. Witness) was on the bridge at the time. The vessel was well found in every respect. The evidence of the other members of the arew and the harbour-master was in the direction of showing that everything possible was done to avert casualty. The Court reserved its decision.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 359, 9 April 1910, Page 5
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181THE SUNKEN KOI. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 359, 9 April 1910, Page 5
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