WANTON PIRATES
DESTROY .HELPLESS STEAMER. (United Proas Assn, by Kl. Tel. Copyrieh* (United Service.) HONGKONG, Nov. 13. . A wireless message from H.M.S. Sera phis, which had proceeded hurriedly to the Chinese steamer Hsin Chi, which is ashore oil Tai Island, near Amoy, reveals a story of wanton destruction. • ' h Apparently pirates hoarded the helpless steamer, thoroughly looting and setting fire to it. and then decamping in jdnks. Just previously a Dutch steamer, the Tjitaroem, rescued 200 passengers: • ■ It is believed probable that the pirates were aboard before the. steamer was wrecked. So far the casualties are not known, but it is believed that they are heavy, .
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10744, 15 November 1928, Page 3
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