MUTINY ON A STEAMER.
FIREMEN RINGLEADERS SENT TO GAOL. By Telejrrapli.— Press Assn.—Copyright. London, October 18. Cody, the fireman concerned in the mutiny on board the oil-tank steamer Marisha, was sentenced to five years* penal servitude at Dorchester assizes, and Connell and Lynch, also firemen, to 18 months.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TA cablegram of September 1 said': An exciting story of a mutiny at sea was disclosed when five of the crew of the oil-tanker Marisha were charged with several offences. The captain said that the men broached the alcohol cargo and behaved like madmen. Tliey wanted to hoist the Red Flag, and' rushed lum. His revolver had been doctored, and would not fire. The men overpowered him and chased his wife, who attempted to jump into the sea, but the mate prevented her. The wireless operator called for assistance, and an armed party was sent on board. The mutineers were put in irons.]
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1919, Page 4
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153MUTINY ON A STEAMER. Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1919, Page 4
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