A HEAVY HURRICANE.
THE NAIRNSHIRE'S EXPERIENCE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night, The Nairnshire, which arrived her on Saturday afternoon from Liverpool, experienced a severe hurricane on November 20, a week after leaving Capetown. Huge seas broke on board and flooded a great part of the ship, especially the steerage quarters. There were 4!) passengers in the steerage, and these lost most of their effects. The women and children were moved to the saloon. Considerable damage was done to the vessel's fittings. Temporary repairs were effected at sea. A seaman named Stuart had his thigh broken, and the carpenter was severely bruised by a' falling derrick.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 179, 16 December 1912, Page 5
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106A HEAVY HURRICANE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 179, 16 December 1912, Page 5
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