The Coogee Collision.
United Press Association— Uy Electric Telegraph—Copyr igh t. Mei/Boorne, Feb. 26 The Marine Court found that, the Coogee was not proceeding at a moderate speed, as she should have, in a fog, and Captain Carrington, who was killed in the collision, was responsible. The officers of the Fortunato Figari were absolved from all blame. (Received Feb. 27,10.25 a.m.) Melbourne, Feb. 27 In answer to a question whether the chief mate and crew left the Coogee shortly after the collision, the Marine Court found that all i#it one appeared to have been panic stricken and deserted the ship. In regard to the chief officer, he had been knocked down, and had a most marvellous escape), as his cabin was swept away. The Court could only reconcile his extraordinary conduct ia going on board the Fortunato,; as he says to get the boat, after being assured of the [ seaworthiness of the Coogee, with the assumption that he was dazed and rendered partially irresponsible from the shock and injuries he sustained.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 6205, 27 February 1904, Page 2
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171The Coogee Collision. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 6205, 27 February 1904, Page 2
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