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1892. NEW ZEALAND.

VESSELS WRECKED UPON THE BEEF-BARRELS, FRENCH PASS.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated 16th September, 1892. Ordered, " That a return be laid before this House showing the number, names, and tonnage of vessels which have within the knowledge of the department been wrecked at, or touched upon, the Beef-barrels, French Pass ; also the depth of water covering these rocks at high tide."—(Mr. Sandfobd.)

Return showing the Vessels which have been reported to the Marine Department as having been wrecked at, or touched upon, the Beef-barrels, French Pass; also the Depth of Water covering these Rocks at High Tide.

Lewis H. B. Wilson, Marine Department, Assistant-Secretary. Wellington, 30th September, 1892. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing (1,100 copies), 17s Cd.

By Authority : Geobge Didsbuby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB92. Price 3d.}

Name of Vessel. Register Tonnage. Total or Partial Loss. Depth of Water on Rocks at High-water Springs. 1 ' "Wallace," s.s. ... 108 Partial. c The New Zealand Pilot (page 221) states that these rocks just cover at high water. The Neiu Zealand Pilot (page 22: 11) ' Lyttelton," s.s 86 s Total. 1 states that these rooks just cover i high water. at ' Koranui," s.s. ... 301 tt