THE WRECK OF THE BEGA.
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SPLENDID DISCIPLINE. Received April 7, 10.2 a.m. SYDNEY, April 7. Later particulars in connection with the capsizing of the steamer Bega, off Tathra, on the South Coast, show that splendid discipline was displayed on the B?ga. SlOwing to the excessive inclination of the deck the greatest difficulty was experienced in getting the boats launched, and the passengers transhipped. A passenger states that during the run from Bermagui a list to port was observed, which shortly after was reversed to starboard. The women and children, who behaved with calmness, were placed in the boats with as many male passengers as could be accommodated. Then seven passengers and the bulk of the crew took to the life-rafts. The cause of the disaster is unaccountable. The vessel was surveyed a week ago. Clarke, who died from shock, had been in feeble health.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9060, 8 April 1908, Page 5
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154THE WRECK OF THE BEGA. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9060, 8 April 1908, Page 5
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