THE KAITUNA GROUNDING.
(Per Press Association),
DUNEDIN, November 6. In connection with the grounding of the Kaituna off (Farewell Spit, the directors of the Union Comftjiny held an enquiry and decided to relieve Captain Drewette of Ui-is 'command for six months and plaue him in the position of chief jofUceiv It tfas \ considered that Captain Prewette had/failed to observe the regulations in no>f taking soundings when :in .doubt as to position. Iv view of his. fine record the case was considered one for leniency. Captain Carson has gone north to relieve .Captain Drewette, and Captain; Backfc>trom succeeds Captain Carsoii-o/h. theJEtosamond.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12647, 7 November 1905, Page 5
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100THE KAITUNA GROUNDING. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12647, 7 November 1905, Page 5
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