CHARGES AGAINST SEA CAPTAIN
ALLEGED INSOBRIETY WHILE ON BRIDGE SEQUEL TO STRANDING AT OCEAN ISLAND (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Rec. February 24, 10 p.m.) Sydney, February 24. Charges of insobriety against Malcolm McDonald, master of the steamer Luciston, were made at a Commonwealth court of inquiry which Is investigating the stranding of that vessel at Ocean Island on December 27.’ The vessel recently reached Sydney and repairs are likely to cost £3,000. Matthew Anderson, the first officer, in evidence said that when the Luciston struck the reef the master was on the bridge in an condition. The cause of the accident was putting the helm down the wrong way. Witness denied having a vendetta against Captain McDonald with the ultimate object of getting command of the vessel himself.
Hugh Purdy, the chief engineer, in evidence stated that the master was drunk when the Luciston hit the reef. His behaviour was peculiar—he was “acting the foot” Thomas Young, the second officer, deposed that the master appeared to be sober before and after the vessel stranded. The inquiry was adjourned.
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Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 129, 25 February 1930, Page 11
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