THE S.S. TRIUMPH.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4677, 3 January 1884, Page 3

THE S.S. TRIUMPH.

THE VESSEL AFLOAT ON SUNDAY.

The forward batch has been fastened down at the 'tween decks, and in other ways Mr Fraser is getting along with his works preparatory to mating a trial to float the vessel. Engineers have been sent down to assist iv getting the machinery cleaned and in order, so that 'I may be available if necessity requires. The work of-pumping cut the aftercompartments by the aid of (ho pumping gear taken down from Auckland had been proceeding all last week, and shortly before five o'clock on Sunday evening the water was: almost free of the aftercompartments and engine room, and at six o'clock the vessel was found to be all afloat, and perceptibly moving on the rise and fall of the ground swell setting in. It was at once decided to let the water in again, so that no damage might be sus» tamed by, the vessel by her moving about. Mr Fraser is now confident that his efforts will be successful, and intends to make an effort to float the vessel this week. The pomps will havo n discharging power of some 400 or 500 tons an hour. Mr Frager ie so confident of his ability to save the T%i?el that he has had plans prepared of a cofferdam for the purpose of temporarily extending the Auckland dock 80 feet, to make it sufficiently commodious to receive the Vessel. .' '. \

[Pee Pbess Association.j . Auckland, This day.

ThfiVesaal Sueeessf ally Floated.

The steamer Triumph has been successfully floated, and is now (9 40 a.m.) ftbout a mile from Tiritiri, steaming towards Auckland. .1.45 p.m. The Triumph seems to have anchored three miles from Tiritiri. Tlure is a ntrong edrerse breeze and heavy sea. No details of the floating have yet reached town.. All that had been done to her prior to floating was to remove the heavy cargo and coal that was holding her down, stop - all leaks in the sections aft of the fore compartment, and pump her out, the pumps fixed being equal to 500 tons per hour. The forehold being full of water will make navigation difficult, especially with the sea now running. Latee. The Triumph has passed to leeward of Tiritiri jfiome two or three miles. The steamer Waitaki has just started'to her assistance, ond the Botomahana follows. A white flag is hoisted at the signal itation to intimate that the Triumph is now oat of sigat. It is thought that the adverse sea and tide are too strong for her.; It is not known whether she is making more water.