ANUNSOLVED MYSTERY

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1160, 22 June 1911, Page 5

ANUNSOLVED MYSTERY

YONGALA INQUIRY FINDING. By Telesfash—Prcaa Association—Copyright . Brisbane, Juno 21. Tho Marino Board delivered its finding regarding tho loss of tho Adelaido Steamship Company's steamer Yongala, 3604 tons gross, which disappeared betweon Mackay and Townsvillo in March last. After lengthily reviewing tho evidence, the Court declares that while it is gratifying and reassuring that tho vessel's stability and seaworthiness remain unassailable, and the compotcncy and earofulness of Captain Knight unimpeachable, tho board simply finds that, after becoming lost to view by the lightkocper at Dent Island, tho fate of tho Yongala passos beyond human ken into tlio realms of conjecturo—to add one more to tho long roll of mysteries of tho sea. The board commends tho company for its prompt action in endeavouring by every means at its disposal to obtain information regarding the whereabouts of tho Yongala. From tho evidence of Bomo experienced shipmasters, tho board is confirmed in tho opinion that tho risk of navigating the Queensland coast is considerably enhanced during tho hurricano months, and thinks it should bo generally conceded that the only element of safety is to be found in securing tho best anchorago available. Tho board adds that several harbours of refugo exist along this part of tho coast.