MARINE MISHAPS.
THK KAIKAKI WRECK. By Telegraph.■--Per Press Association. Greymouth, October 27. The finding of the court in the Kairaki inquiry was that evidence showed that ; t'iiu hatchways were fairly large and only contained one beam. The court was of opinion that the hatchway was too large to withstand heavy weather. There was no evidence, by the diver or otherwise, to show that the hull was strained or damaged in other respects'. Captain Scott would probably set a fairly wide course. There were two theories to account for his being so near shore—that he made great leawav or that the vessel broke down and ho" was approaching to beach her. The Kairaki was sullitienUy manned and equipped. The court recommended greater attention to the belter securing of hatches. the iu:ai!lne incident. Wellington, October 27. It is now deliuitely established that 'Hie damage to the Ituahino. was caused by a leak m the meat pert No. ;j hold 'tween decks.
T.IJK Ul'iiiß DAMAfiJCD. Octolicr _l). The inni! slrjiwur Ophir has returni l .) to port lrnkiii", iia result of/ striking a buoy. Win. is expected to sail again wifthin a few <layj.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 132, 28 October 1914, Page 2
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190MARINE MISHAPS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 132, 28 October 1914, Page 2
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