THE WRECK OF THE KANOWNA
CAPTAIN GIVES EVIDENCE AT INQUIRY
A PASSENGER’S VERSION
(United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Australian Press Association.)
(Rec. February 25, 11.30 p.m.)
Melbourne, February 25.
Giving evidence at the marine inquiry to-day, Captain Newberry said he was of opinion that the Kanowna wreck on February 17 was due to a strong current in Bass Strait, and the foggy weather which prevented him verifying the ship’s position prior to striking a small island in the Anser group, about three-quarters of a mile from Cleft Island. Water began to pour into the engine-room five minutes after striking the rock. There was a confused sea and no wind. The engines responded promptly to his signals of full speed astern. The Mackarra, which was not far off, responded to his SOS. Five other vessels also replied. David Marks, a commercial traveller, a passenger on the Kanowna, gave evidence that there was no fog when the vessel struck; in fact, the weather was quite clear. The inquiry was adjourned.
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 130, 26 February 1929, Page 11
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