GROUNDING OF SHIP
THE DAMAGED HAUBAKI
MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, This Day. A Magisterial inquiry into the grounding of the motor-ship Hauraki at New Plymouth on 21st February opened to-day.
Mr. Hubble, for the Marine Department, said that the damage was extensive, and the cost of repairs was estimated to be £10,000. The pilot, Captain M'lntyre, was on board. His explanation was that the ship was slow in answering her helm. Captain Norton, master of the Hauraki, said that the pilot 'old him there would be nothing less than 26 feet of wafer under Iho ship. The_ Hauraki was inclined to bo slow iv answering her helm. "Witness said that shortly before the grounding he asked, "Why don't you use the engines?" The pilot expressed surprise on learning that the ship had twin-screws, saying he wished that he had known before. After the grounding soundings wore taken. They averaged about 22 to 23 feet.
Captain Barron. (assessor): "Youj had 22 feet round you and wore drawing 24ft Gin, and had an hour's flood tide?" Witness: "Yes, sir."
The inquiry is proceeding.
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 71, 25 March 1931, Page 10
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