THE CATTERTHUN DISASTER.
ME. LANGFEAE BREAKS HIS BESEEVE. I PttISS ASSOCIATION.] Stdnet, 13th August. At the inquest of those drowned in the Catterthnn disaster, the second mate, after some pressure, Btated that the course steered was North 40 East when the vessel struok. Ho had headed her out to the eastward three points eight minutes before she Btruok, as he thought they were getting too olose in. The course steered from Fort Stephens showed that they did not intend to go between the Seal Koclts and the mainland. Either a strong set or a high following sea brought her in. The vessel was ateeriug North 30 East when he took charge. (Received August 14, 11.15 a.m.) Stdn-st, This Dat. Nothing will be done regarding tbe salvaging of the Catterthun until Mr. Xangfear returns. It is reported, however, that the owners of the gold are already negotiating with divers for its recovery. Their success will depend on the depth of water in which the vessel lies.
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Evening Post, Volume L, Issue 39, 14 August 1895, Page 2
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