THE MAITAI ENQUIRY
FURTHER EVCDKNCK HEARD.
(BY -'lEI.BGEAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
AUCKLAND, 22nd February.
The enquiry into the loss of the Maitai was resumed to-day. William Craig Hutson, carpenter on the Maitai, gave evidence-as to the parting of the ca-ble. Andrew Carlson, boatswain, said ha. was taking soundings, and three or four minutes before the anchor was dropped the depth was eighteen fathoms. There was then little, way on the steamer. Anchors were lost on the previous trip owing to the breaking of the cable and the windlass brake failing. The weather conditions were similar to those prevailing on Christmas Day. He had traded to Rarotonga for two years under different masters, all of whom anchored ■in the same place, night or '"lay. Thomas. Robertson, chief engineer, recalled, gave evidence as to orders received. . ■
William Paul, chief officer, recalled, said the-Union Company supplied chains which were quite new. The piece shackled on had been passed by the authorities. ' ' ' .
Captain M'Lean. master, was also recalled, and said that when the cable parted he ordered Full speed ahead. The ship went'about 200 ft, but failed to answer the helm.
The enquiry was adjourned till Satur day.
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Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 47, 23 February 1917, Page 2
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