WATER IN SHIP'S HOLD

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21377, 21 January 1935, Page 12

WATER IN SHIP'S HOLD

o WRONG CONNEXION OF HOSE FROZEN MEAT UNLOADED FOR INSPECTION (PBBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) AUCKLAND, January 20.

Because of water leaking into the No. 2 lower hold of the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's motor-ship Waipawa, about 24,000 carcases of frozen meat are being transferred from the hold into other freezing chambers in the 'tween deck to ascertain if any damage has been done to the carcases stowed in the bottom of the hold. The leak into the hold was not due to a defect in the vessel's construction, but was caused through a fresh water hose being accidentally led into the bilge pipe, instead of into the fresh water tank, with the result that the bilges filled. Water overflowed into the bottom of the lower hold before the mistake was noticed.

Since the accident happened waterside workers have been employed unloading the hold and lifting the carcases of meat into the freezing chambers in the 'tween decks in the same hatch. The unloading of the hold will be completed to-morrow. Any carcases damaged will be sent ashore for reconditioning. The insulation in the bottom of the hold may also be damaged, and may need repairs before the hold is reloaded. The Waipawa is the company's newest motor-ship, and is on her maiden voyage. The vessel arrived from Wanganui on Wednesday, and was to have sailed on Saturday for Napier and Wellington to complete loading. The accident to the hold is,delaying her departure.