STAR OF CANADA.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 154, 29 June 1912, Page 7

STAR OF CANADA.

TERAWHITI ALONGSIDE. ME. DANIELS HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS. BALANCE OV CARGO TO BE REMOVED. [BT TELEGRAPH — TRUSS ASSOCIATION.] GISBORNE, This Day. Tho weather continues fine for the salvage operations of the Star of Canada. Pumping was continued till 10 o'clock last night, arid the water was reduced 10ft, -where it was easily "held whilst timber shoring was inserted in the 'tween, decks, near the foremast, to take the weight where the vessel shows signs of sagging and it m thought tho main damage lies. The tug Terawhiti was brought alongside first 'thing this morning, and a start was made to couple up h«r pumping plant. Pumping operations will be commenced this afternoon. The diver has made a further investigation amidships, and on the port side. Ho found the vess«l resting on a flat papa reef abreast of the funnel, and he could walk under her engine-room. With the strain on the anchors and the working of the bow into the papa, the vessel has moved forward slightly, and, with grinding on the reef, her bow has subsided about 4ft since Tuesday. Her Hawse pipes are now under ,watei> at high tide. The crew has abandoned the forecastle. Mr. Daniels, the Union Steam Ship Company's salvage expert, arrived this morning. After an examination he ifi hopeful of success of the salvage operations. As the result of a conference, those in authority decided this morning to immediately proceed with lightering the balance of the cargo. . The Star of India has arrived to take the Star of Canada's loading, and the salvaged cargo will be transferred to her.