A VALUABLE CARGO.
DELAY IN LOWERING BOATS
THE PILOT'S STATEMENT,
(Received Match 18th, 10.45 p.m. , )
LONDON, March 18
Exclusive of the bullion on board, the Oceana's cargo was valued at over £100,000. The vessel floated for seven hours.
The pilot declares that the loss of life was unnecessary. None should have died had the boats been lowered .'mmediately, but no such order was given from the bridge.
The Pisagua's bow was driven in, but the watertight bulkhead kept her afloat.
The Oceana was owned by the P. and O. Company, and was engaged in the Indian trade. Her tonnage was 6600 tons.
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14307, 19 March 1912, Page 7
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