MARINE CASUALTY.
One Steamer Sunk and Another Ashore.
Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Melbourne, April 27 The Union steamer Manawatu, inward bound from Devonporb, sank m the Bay to-night, arter a collision with the steamer Edina. The latter is ashore on the rocks at Point Gellibrand. It is believed there has been no loss of life, bat thejdetails of (the casualty have not yet reached town. Received Wakapuaka April 28, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.49 a.m. Melbourne, April 28 The Manawatu struck the Edina's side and both were severely damaged. The Edina succeeded m running ashore her passengers being taken off by boats m the vicinity. The Manawatu aank 15Q yards from the pier, her funnel and masts showing above water. The orew escaped m boats. The night was fine but dark
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XX, Issue 4480, 28 April 1898, Page 2
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