FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue LXVIII, 24 June 1912, Page 7

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

BY TEIiEGBAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION

GISBORNE, June 24. Last night was the wildest experienced in Gisborne for many years. A strong southerly gale was blowing, with terrific gusts, and at about 11.30 the sound of rockets was heard, and subsequently Morse signals were seen flashing from the. Star of Canada, which was perilously near the shore. These read: "Rapidly dragging anchors on shore. Send tug at once."

Nelson Brothers' tug Hipi went out and ascertained the identity of the vessel, which at first was thought to be the Mokoia, overdue from Auckland. The captain of the Star of Canada asked for an anchor to be taken and laid ahead of the vessel. This, however, could not be done, owing, to the heavy sea running. The Hipi then returned to the harbor, having ascertained that the Star of Canada had water in three holds. Two anchors and cables were out. Daylight was anxiously awaited, when it was seen that the vessel had drifted close in, and was lying almost broadside to the beach, and bumping considerably. She appeared to have settled considerably in the water. Captain Rainey, marine superintendent of the: Tyser Line, went off at 8 o'clock in the Hipi and succeeded in boarding the steamer, but the tug has not yet returned.

The Mokoia arrived in the roadstead at 8 o'clock after a rough trip from Auckland.