THE RONA REFLOATED
BERTHED AT WELLINGTON. [Peb United Peess Association.] WELLINGTON, Juno 29. The refloating of the barque Rona was smoothly accomplished at 9 a.m. to-day. About 180 tons of coal was discharged from her holds. Hedges were placed astern last night, and the ship was moved 25fb at high tide. As the tide rose this morning the Rona was warped off by her own gear and brought to the Queen’s wharf by tugs. A diver’s survey is to bo made. The vessel’s pumps are able to keep the water down. The exact damage is unknown yet
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Evening Star, Issue 17700, 29 June 1921, Page 8
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97THE RONA REFLOATED Evening Star, Issue 17700, 29 June 1921, Page 8
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