THE MAPOURIKA.
OREYMOUTH, October 5. To-day it was blowing a hard H. W, gale, and there was a heavy sea all day. The bow of the. Maponrilta lies in very deep water, And the heavy head seas made it impossible for those in oharge of her to do anything in the way of repairs. Five hawsers were put out at the stern and one at each side of the bow, which had the effect of plaoing the stern of the vessel further away from the north breakwater. The vessel is so embedded in the shingle, by reason of so much water being in the fore hold, that it is at present impossible to get her any nearer the shore. Mr Daniels is hopeful, if the sea will only go down for a tide or two, that he will be able to save the ship, which, so far, has not received any practical damage by reason of the present heavy sea. The engine room is now tight, and.steam is available for all purposes, which is a very important matter.
WELLINGTON, October 5.
Mr Daniels wired as follows this evening to the- Union Company :—•'Very ■ heavy B.W. winds and sea this tide (5 p.m.)' Vessel working heavily. Engine room now tight and steam available. So far as can be made out, no further damage sustained. There is 16ft of water at the bow at high tide, which gives the sea great power. The prospects of floating the vessel are. of the glp imiest,"
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Evening Star, Issue 10747, 6 October 1898, Page 2
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