MONOWAI HULK
LOSS JUST AVERTED. (Pel* Press Association.) GISBORNE December 4. Tiffi fitiiii MOhOwai# which is being prejiarb'd io'r sitikiilg slidi’tiy ns a protective fie&riy prematurely sunk lasi e've'nifig; Jiist prior to knocking off time, a plate' dropped and broke the seacock. The' Vessel was lying five miles from port; whence assistance was immediately sent. The gang worked continuously until 4.30 this morning, a series of pumps being used to keep the water down till repairs were effected. The vessel is now safe. Had she sunk, salvage' tvotikl llavo been impossible, as only the bare shell remains., and it is loaded with stone. Exceptionally north east heavy seds , ftFO running. The harbour launcli Wefit out yesterday, and was unable to return fill to-day. Othei’ shipping was interfered With. The 40 feet retaining wall at the mouth of the river diversion was demolished and minor damage is reported.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 4 December 1926, Page 2
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