CALE OFF BRITAIN
OLD CRUISER BREAK,? ADKiJ-T. SIN MEN IN PERIL. (L’.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 97, A n.m.) LONDON. Sept. 97. B’uring an exceptionally severe gale off the East Coast of Britain, the old cruiser Conquest, winch was in tow for ‘Fife to bo scrapped, broke adrift and the tier which had her in charge signalled all shipping to keep a strict- look-out for the vessel, which was drifting 25 miles south of Flamborough Head. The tug’s message stated that there were six men aboard the cruiser, which, being out of control, was dangerous to navigation. The tug’s efforts to take the cruiser m tow again were unsuccessful, owing to the weather, which shows no signs of moderating. TAKEN IN TOW. U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept-. 2S. 5 p.m.) LONDON. 'Sept. 98. After being ton hours adrift, the cruiser ‘•Conquest" was picked up Ina Hull tug and towed into tho Humber.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 11323, 29 September 1930, Page 5
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156CALE OFF BRITAIN Gisborne Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 11323, 29 September 1930, Page 5
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