TEN DAYS ADRIFT
BRITISH TANKER SURVIVORS
Rec. 12.30 p.m. LONDON, Aug. 10
Twelve stirvivors from a British tanker sunk on July 21 were rescued after ten days adrift and landed at Cape Verde.
Of all the war perils which are faced daily by Allied merchant seamen. probably the greatest is that faced by the crews of oil tankers operating in danger areas, says British Official Wireless. They aie subject to pressing danger from then highly inflammable cargo, and the latest measures to minimise this danger is the issue of fireproof clothing. Designed to be carried by each member of the crew so as to be immediately available, it consists of a cape of ample proportions with hood ana eauntlets. all made in one piece of hght flame-proofed fabric. This garment will give protection to the face and hands in the launching of lifeboats, which themselves are to be equipped with a water-spraying pump and an asbestos blanket. The lifeboat's hull, masts, oars and sail--1 covers are to be proofed.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 188, 11 August 1941, Page 7
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