THE POWHATTAN.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 January 1920, Page 5

THE POWHATTAN.

PASSENGERS REMAIN ON BOARD. By Telegraph.—Prea3 Assn.—Copyrlclit. New York, Jan. 21. A later wireless message eohtradieta the previous statements that the Powhattan's passengers were taken off by the Cedric. Tho passengers are still on board waiting for a calmer sea. Destroyers are standing by. The Cedric resumed her voyage. The Powhattan is reported 225 miles south of Halifax in tow of the Western Comet, bound for Halifax. Canadian Government tugs are going to her assistance. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TOWING VESSEL TO PORT. Received Jan. 25, 5.5 p.m, Washington, Jan. 22. The Army Transport Service is advised that the Canadian steamer Lady Laurier is towing the Powhattan. to Halifax. Vessels standing by wirelessed that the transport has sunk to the level o£ the water in the compartments and bulkheads. Heavy seas are still preventing the transhipment of passengers. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. VESSEL ADRIFT AGAIN. PASSENGERS AND TROOPS LANDED. Received Jan. 20, 12.25 a.m. New York, Jan. 24. '• A wireless message, received at Halifax from the Powhatan, states that a tow-line parted, and the transport is adrift. The Northern Pacific landed the rescuei! Powhatan passengers, and brought the last contingent of tho American Expeditionary Force.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.