THE STRANDED IKDRABARAH.
HOPES OF REFLOATING. The chances of refloating the Indrabarah were confidently discussed by Captain Plunkett, Lloyd's surveyor, on his return to Wellington on Friday after inspecting the scene of the stranding. "I think there is every chance of getting her off, provided the weather is favourable," he stated. Captain Plunkett declared that the ship had not suffered any damage, and was still as "tight as a drum." He said the steamer is now lying at an angle of about 45 degrees to the shore, with her bow pointing shorewards. The weather is moderating, and meantime the ship is being held in position with two 'heavy anchors with 350 fathoms of wire rope attached to each. Two more anchors, each weighing five tons, and two more lengths of wire rope arc being obtained. "Provided everything works smoothly, and also that the weather is fairly good, we should be ready to make an attempt on the big pull at next high water spring tides, thai is in about 10 days' time," said Captain Plunkett.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 571, 28 May 1913, Page 5
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175THE STRANDED IKDRABARAH. King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 571, 28 May 1913, Page 5
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