MARINE DISASTERS.
i WRECK OF THE SUEVIC. Received March 20, 8.30 a.m. LONDON, March 19. The Suevic struck the only place on the rocks where she could possibly have lived Mrs NanceHßlair, of Sydney, states that the captain assembled the ladies in the saloon, calming their fears. Dr. Marsh states that the women marched on deck like a regiment of soldiers, without murmur or sound of alarm. The children behaved magnificently, obediently letting go ropes and dropping into the boats when told. Anderson, a German seaman, holding infants on one arm, lowered himself repeatedly into the boats, rescuing many in this way. lhe captain, calmly smoking, stood on the bridge giving directions. All the passengers are enthusiastic as to the conduct of the officers, the men, and the lifeboatmen. A Lloyd's telegram to-day says that the Suevic has 23 feet of water in her three fore compartments. The after part is dry. Attempts are being made to rescue passengers' effects. The Australian Agents-General met the passengers at London this evening, with an offer of temporary aid. Received March 20, 9.37 p.m. LONDON, March 20. There is little hope of floating jthe Suevic, though she has sustained no further damage despite the rough sea and strong wind. Received March 20, 10.37 p.m. LONDON, March 20. Mr W. Young, of Melbourne, and others Suevic passengers, declare that, in spite of orders, the first boat loaded contained two Salvationists and a clergyman. General indignation was expressed at this on board.
LOSS OP THE MILDURA. Received March 20, 9.45 a.m. PERTH, March 20. The captain of the steamer Burrambeet, which went to the assistance of the steamer Mildura, wrecked at North West Cape, wires from Carnarvon that the Mildura is a total wreck. t The Burrumbeet took off her passengers, crew and mails, all well. The cattle had been without water for five days, and were in a pitiable condition. The fittings of the Mildura have been cleared away, to give the cattle a chance to swim ashore.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8386, 21 March 1907, Page 5
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334MARINE DISASTERS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8386, 21 March 1907, Page 5
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