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A BARQUE'S EXPERIENCE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received January 7, 8.15 p.m. Sydney, January 7. The Chilian barque Belfast, coal laden, from Newcastle, on December 3, to cnn-, WaS towed in cri PP' e d. When eUO mile s from Newcastle on Decembar 15 she was struck by lightning, and her fore-top-gallant and main royal splintered. Her other masts were- also damaged. She has returned for repairs. j . Received January 7 11.40 p.m. Sydney, Janiarv f. It is thought here that the Belfast wa g the dismasted vessel that the Thora reported. After being struck by lightning the Belfast's compass and chronometers were useless for twelve hours. She was at the mercv of a howling gale and her position was perilous. The crew for a time were in a state of panic.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 196, 8 January 1913, Page 5
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133IN DISTRESS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 196, 8 January 1913, Page 5
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