DISASTERS AT SEA.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1363, 14 February 1912, Page 5

DISASTERS AT SEA.

BUNKER COAL ON FIRE,

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyrisnt Frcmantlc, Fobruary 13. The firo on tho steamer Ethehvolf broke out in the bunkers on January 19, 1100 miles from Bunbury. It was decided to put back. Tho smoke and fumes were ,60 dense that the crew were unable to properly tackle it. Working with blankets round their heads and wet sponges over their mouths, tho crow managed to keep tho fire in check. As tho steamer had to nse half-burned coal, it was unable to mako much headway. The firo was still burning on her arrival in port. The damage is serious. WRECK AT THE LIZARD. London, February 12. Tho German four-masted barque I'indcs, 2181 tons, bound from Chili to Hamburg, was wrecked at the Lizard Head. A lifeboat gallantly rescued tho crew of twenty-seven. A MISSING SHIP. Sydney, February 13. The Italian iron ship Amphitrite, 1777 tons, which sailed for Monto Video on September 18 from Newcastle, is believed to have been lost. .AN OVERTURNED VESSEL. (Rec. February 13, 9.35 p.m.) Sydney, February 13. An overturned vessel has been sighted off Catherine Hill Bay. It is supposed to bo tho schooner raris, trading between the North Coast and Sydney. This vessel carried a crow of five. The bull is being towed to Newcastle, where it will be identified. STEWARDESS GOES MAD. (Rec. February 13, 11.15 p.m.) London, February 13. Three, of the crew of tho steamer Torbay, sunk in collision near Yarmouth, lost their lives in trying to rescue a stewardess who went mad with fear. LAS PALMAS' BREAKDOWN. ■ (Rec. February 13, 11.15 p.m.) London, February 13. Lloyd's have no news of tho so-called liner Australia, reported by a wireless message to have broken down near Las l'alinas.

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