The fine now schooner Sfcanloy arrived on the 29th ult. from the Manukau, which port she left on Monday, the 21afc. Slio is commanded by Capt. Davies, who on his last visit to this port was master of Hie thro'o-mastert schooner Little Fred. He reports light head winds and smooth sea during the passage She brings a largo miscellaneous cargo of over 200 tons ; there waR no incident of moment to report since leaving tho Manukau. The Challenge tug steamer ttfok hor in tow and made for the bar, and had it not been for tho slcilfulnesß displayed by Capt. Wilson, of the tug, a very aerious mishap might have befallen this very fine vessel. In towing in she grounded on tho bar as she was drawing 9 fcofc of water, and stuck for a considerable time, but tho Challenge was kept well over to tho South Spit, and succeeded in towing her off into th» row with »&f«ty.
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West Coast Times, Issue 232, 16 June 1866, Page 6
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