THE KOMATA INQUIRY.
(Press Association Telegram.) WELLINGTON, Feb. 7. At the Komata inquiry the Court found that the stranding was primar-ily-due to a heavy fog prevailing in the Strait, which prevented the captain ascertaining the true position before the casualty. In view of the fog and the fact that' fog signals were heard at regular intervals, the strand, ing and series damage to the vessel were contributed to by the master’s failure to take soundings after a; ing the course. The Court added that the stranding was not due to any default on the part of the chief officer, and ordered the master’s certificate to be returned to him on paying costs of the inquiry.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4158, 8 February 1916, Page 2
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115THE KOMATA INQUIRY. Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4158, 8 February 1916, Page 2
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