GALE IN TASMAN
THE WORST FOR MANY YEARS.
AWATEA HAS LONG VOYAGE. MOUNTAINOUS SEAS RUNNING
Y United Press Association —Copyright., (Received This Day, 10.55 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day.
The severe storm is still raging over the Tasman. It is described by the State meteorologist as one of the most severe and extensive for many years.
Wireless reports from vessels in the Tasman told of mountainous sobs and winds of more than gale force.
The Awatea, originally due at eight o’clock this morning, is not expected until four this afternoon.
Speaking on the radiophone Captain Davey said: “It is the worst crossing from Auckland to Sydney I have ever made and the longest the Awatea has made. The seas were terrific, spray breaking over the bridge, but we came through without a piece of broken glass. For passengers’ comfort ' the Awatea slowed to 16.} knots.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 225, 6 July 1939, Page 6
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