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S.O.S. FROM l-'REIGIITER. “HOLD FILLING RAPIDLY.” (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright.) NEW YORK. April 9. The British freighter Badagry sent an S.O.S. message. '‘Held filling rapidly. Position,, about 200 miles east of St. John's, Newfoundland.” The steamers. Sean States. Manchester Producer, and Newfoundland are reported to lie in the vicinity ami proceeding to her assistance. The Badagry is operated by one °t the Elder Dempster companies. Site is a vessel of 51-61 tons, 400 ft m length, and was, built in MRU. EATER. MESSAGE. IMMEDIATE HELP NOT NEEDED. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright.) (Pee. April 10, 7.30 p.m.) NEW YORK. April 9. The freighter Towerbridge formerly the Badagry, wirelessed that she did not need immediate assistance. STio experts to roach St John's . Newfoundland, on Wednesday at noon.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12526, 11 April 1935, Page 5
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