PIRATE-TRAWLER

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 June 1936, Page 8

PIRATE-TRAWLER

WRECKAGE STORY [by CABLE —PBESS ASSN. —COPYBIGHT.] LONDON, June 17. The mystery whether the British vessel reported to bo found wrecked in the Bahamas is the Girl Pat is still unsolved. Lloyd’s London office was informed that a hurricane is raging, making immediate search impossible. The' venue of the reported wreck is a coral-encircled island, with exceedingly difficult and treacherous seds, the scene of frequent wrecks. If the vessel is the Girl Pat, it means that she travelled more than a thousand miles since last seen. Jack Vincent, one of the Girl Pat’s owners, states. One hears all sorts of fantastic stories, but this seems genuine.

Skipper Osborne’s wife is still hopeful to see liar husband again. The object of the Girl Pat’s wanderings are still one.of the deepest of sea mysteries. < THREE BODIES FOUND. (Recd. June IS. 10.30 a.tn.)

, LONDON, June 17. A message received at Nassau (Bahamas) from Inagua, confirms the finding of the vessel believed to be the “Girl Pat.” It adds that the sloop Dove, was attracted to the trawler by the sight of the British flag. It found the vessel badly damaged on the reef, and three bodies on the ledge nearby. It also found suitcases,! a Bible, and nautical instruments. The' crew of the Dove buried the bodies. The Bahamas Government cabled to the nearest Magistrate to proceed to Samana Cay Island to investigate. '