RAISING OF THE CITY 0F AUCKLAND.

Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 774, 9 February 1871, Page 2

RAISING OF THE CITY 0F AUCKLAND.

The Auckland " Herald " of Jan.! gives the following account of the B ing of the City of Auckland, whi narrowly escaped destruction byj The estimated loss of cargo is £ls ft During Wednesday night and throof out Thursday, Messrs Niccol and tb gang of men, assisted by Captain AsN and his crew, were engaged working the pumps, keeping the water as low: possible. It was found, however, | the appliances on board were I sufficient to float her before the m set in again, and Captain Ashbyatflj accepted ■ the proposal of Mr Ged Ellis and Messrs Fraser and Tinne, assist in the operations. Some time' occupied in placing the centring pump on board, and it was after' o'clock before the pumps were in $ working order. At this time the i was making fast, and some doubts I entertained as to whether she W float'that tide. The centrifugal,!" ever, did its work well, andatabs 6 p.m.' was throwing out about one of water per minute, or reducing l depth in the hold about sixteen an hour. At 7 o'clock the water' considerably reduced, and the knotf ones felt satisfied she would § shortly float. At 8 p.m., half-* 1 vessel began to rise aft, and in » fl short time Captain Burgess, who» been working hard for two nighfo l out a line, and swung her stern o' the bank. A few minutes longer* the vessel was afloat. Another ! then taken to the wharf, and the m

heing lifted the City was brought into her old berth at the outer T, to the great satisfaction of all interested. We may mention that Captain Fairchild, with his customary forethought, had steam up and everything ready in case his assistance was required. When the vessel was brought alongside, the pump, which had done so much service, was kept going. Early this morning Mr F. Combes and his men set to work, and at the time we go to press a large quantity of the cargo has been discharged.