TRYING TIMES.
THE ASKAY SURVIVORS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 5, 9.10, p.m. ■ Sydney, January 5. The Askay castaways .have' arrived in' Sydney. Describing their trying experiences they stated that they spent five days and nights' in open boats, which were leaking to such an extent, that.it was necessary for a man to bail continuously. The morning after the Askay struck,, the crew sent a deputation to the Captain asking him to abandon the ship. He refused. A second deputation were likewise refused. Not until the afternoon were orders given to man the lifeboats.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 161, 6 January 1912, Page 5
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93TRYING TIMES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 161, 6 January 1912, Page 5
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