ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. H. Barnes.—The Penguin struck a rock (believed to be Tom's Rock) off the outfall of Karorl Stream, on February 12, 1003. There were 107 persons aboard, 63 passengers and a crew of 44, and of tu6so 75, lost their lives.: Built In 1864. the ■ Penguin was of 824 tons gross and 527 tons net register. E.W.II.—Publication would provoke controversy on points whereon the evidence Is still Inconclusive and at present we have no space for such discussion., "Pensive." —Argument^ on t|io question could . not be .final. Win. Jlcl/elland,—Tho suggestion couldS.be submitted to the Transport Department.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 80, 5 April 1938, Page 10
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