LOSS OF THE MARGIT.
A TOTAL WRECK. By Cable—Press Association- Copyright. Adelaide November 15. The Margit is abandoned. She is in the grip of semi-quicksand, and will probably disappear in a few day-. There is no explanation of the cause of the vessel reaching the dangerous spot. On Saturday an attempt was made to launch two lifeboats. Both were smashed. NO CHANCE OF SALVAGE.
Received ]."j. 9.30 p niAdelaide. Xovember 10. The rocket brigade have relumed from the Mar-it. They report that the hull is ten feet deep iti the sand. The vessel is sinkin" and there is practically ho chance of silvajre.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 124, 16 November 1911, Page 5
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103LOSS OF THE MARGIT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 124, 16 November 1911, Page 5
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