A LONG TOW.
THE FLORA'S VOYAGE
AUCKLAND, May 29
The Flora's long tow of 2328 miles proved uneventful. Her engineers had effected temporary repairs when the Mapourika arrived, but in order not to strain the repairs too much, it was decided that the Mapourika should tow her while the Flora used her own steam.
The vessels left Papeete on May 13, and for four days encountered a moderate galo with heavy seas sweeping over. The best day's run was 185 miles. A strong sea was running until nearing the New Zealand coast, but the towrope did not part. Strong winds were experienced on Saturday, and the vessels hore-to under canvas till yesterday.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8462, 30 May 1916, Page 2
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