SHIPPING.
THE RAKIURA WRECK. DUE TO AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT. Wellington, Last Night, The inquiry into the loss of the steamer Rakiura at Stephen Island was concluded this afternoon. James Boyd, master of the vessel, stated that the weather v:as thick. His last chock of his position was by Farewell light at 4.40 a.m. 011 April 14th. He considered he was ten miles oil' Stephen Island. Both wind and tide were setting against him. As he could not see clearly, he went dead slow. Then at 4.55, as he thought there was something ahead, he ordered the engines to l>e stopped and put his helm aport. The vessel struck two or three minutes later on a rock.
The Court found the wreck was due to the master's error of judgment in not allowing sufficient leeway, but did not consider it necessary' to deal with his certificate. He would, however, be «rdered to pay the costs of the inquiry.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 267, 21 April 1915, Page 8
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158SHIPPING. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 267, 21 April 1915, Page 8
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