COLLIER AGROUND
MISHAP IN FOG
CREW IN NO IMMEDIATE DANGER. /U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Rec. March 9. 8.10 p.m.) SYDNEY. March 9. Hi., collier Bealiba 512 tou s grors, is renorted to be aground on Pelican Point in the vicinity of North Head. Her forward hold is badlv damaged, and the pumps are unable to cope with the water. The crew is in no immediate danger.
Local fishermen sighted the Bealiba in trouble, and reported tho fact to the North Head "iightkeeper who was able tip walk within a stone’s throw of the stranded vessel, which is high ud at low tide.
It is understood that the mishap occurred in a dense coastal fog.
This morning 'the lightkeeper was unable to see two miles seaward. (Rec. March 10. 1.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, March 9 Later
It is understood that, the Bealiba is likely to become a. total wreck. There is a large hole forward. The vessel is fair on a small reef, and the crew have abandoned her.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 12199, 10 March 1934, Page 5
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