STRANDED MAHENO

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12603, 12 July 1935, Page 5

STRANDED MAHENO

ONLY REMOTE CHANGE OF 'SALVAGE. ‘ . - JAPANESE LEAVE SHIP ° ‘ , FOR SHORE. DANGEROUSLANDING THROUGH . SURF. ' M (U.P.A. by Elec. Tol. Copyright.) BRISBANE, July 11. The Mahcnq went aground on Fraser Island on Tuesday afterncon. Tho vessel is now broadside on to the sea, with waves breaking against her. It is 'considered- that there is •only a, remote! chance of saving the vessel, which is net insured. Tho tug Oarlock is expected to 3',each Fraser, Island to-day,- and tho Oonah also is on her way there. The eight Japanese seamen who comprised the crew of the Maheno, abandoned the, ship yesterday, taking ashore bedding and canvas tarpaulin sol that they might make a, camp on the beach. For 24 hours they stuck to tho ship befer© attempting a- dangerous landing through the ownf. Inter viewed through an interpreter, one Japanese sailor said: “Wo fir’d net give ourselves a chance.” OON ATI REACHES MA TiENO SALVAGE WORK STARTED {f/.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright.) (Received July 11, 7.30 p.m.) BRISBANE, July 11. The Gonah reached the Maheno this morning and immediately began salvage operations. SALVAGE WORK DELAYED. OCX AH HELD UP BY HEAVY SWELL. 'OPERATION WILL BECOME MORE DIFFICULT. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Rec. July 11, 10 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 11. Rank Bras, the Sydney representatives of the owners of the Maheno and the Oonqh, had received advice that th© Oonah is unable to commence salvage -operations because of the •lioav.y swell, -but that, ns the weather is moderating, the task should not be delayed long. The marine authorities here express tlie opinion that, salvage will become increasingly difficult with the sand piling up against th© stranded vessel due to recent rough conditions a’ong the Queensland coast.