The Loss of thr Radondo.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4848, 11 October 1894, Page 3

The Loss of thr Radondo.

Latest Particulars. [ United Press Association,] f (fy Electric Tthyraph— Copyright.) (Received Oct, 11,12.40 p.m.) Amiahy, October 11. 3 Further particulars of tlio loss of ' the llodondo, show that the steamer was in charge of the second ollicev at the timo the vessel sank. Two hours after tho peoplo on board had landed. According to a passonger's state- ; mcnt many persons who were in the ' 'water were gradually rescued by tho officers, . When, tho boats were launched half the passengers loft the vessel, but the rest were left to their fate on board. Tho boats refused to take a full 1 complement, and those who secured places disregarded the pleadings of the Captain to stand by the ship. 1 The boat accommodation would 1 have been quite equal to the oinerg- ' ency, but for this. I'ortunately thcsearemainedcalm 1 during the night, otherwise no one could have been saved. 1 Tho captain finding the vessel was ' not making any more water, ordered ' the passengers aboard again, and ; after tho first rush many passengers | returned to their cabins for clothes, 1 and found them looted. One lady : had fifty sovereigns and a valuable gold watch stolen. Many mule passengers lost monoy and valuables, The self-denial and calmness of the captain and officers contrasted with the scandalous ' behaviour of many passengers. The ladies, of whom there were > five, with two children, showed great bravery. The stewardess was very conspicuous by her courage, ' for she was to be seen tying on lifebelts while the boats wero being rushed. Many of those on board left barefooted, and all, especially the ladies, suffered great privations on tho island, as rations were limited to a few ounces of food per day, eked out by penguins, wallabis, and some fish brackish water which was discovered on the island.