WRECK OF THE STEAMER HAUKAKI. [Per Press Agency.! Waitara, 28th November.
The steamer Hauraki went ashore north of Wnitara Hiver. The rudder chain parted. The tide is leaving her dry. The hull is not injured, but there is very little hope of getting her off in the present state of the sea. The cargo is being landed. She was insured for £1500. Nbw Plymouth, 29th November. The Hauraki is at present hard and fast on the north bank of the Wairara River, about a quarter of a mile from the point. Everything has beon got out of her. At midnight last night she floated about her own length. Capt. Dale says she will be got off when the spring tides set in, which will be iv about ten days time.
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Evening Post, Volume XVI, Issue 283, 29 November 1878, Page 2
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130WRECK OF THE STEAMER HAUKAKI. [Per Press Agency.! Waitara, 28th November. Evening Post, Volume XVI, Issue 283, 29 November 1878, Page 2
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