The Wreck of the Samson. New Plymouth, Sunday.
The Court of Inquiry into the wreck of the steamer Samson, gave judgment yesterday morning to the following effect : — " That the loss of the vessel was due to error in the judgment of Captain Harvey, who took the steamer in too early on the tide." The Samson had, however, been taken in the river fcuaoegs-r' fully at the same state of tide by, Captain , Harvey, ion previous occasions. The Qourfc considered; the practice of vessels entering the river without waiting for the signals should be discontinued. . The captain's certificate was returned.
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Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1417, 2 August 1881, Page 2
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99The Wreck of the Samson. New Plymouth, Sunday. Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1417, 2 August 1881, Page 2
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