THE COLONIST DISASTER.
. A JURY’S CENSURE. [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Sept. 2. At the inquest yesterday on the body of Captain Bayley of the schooner Colonist, Charles Burns, the only survivor of the wreck, gave evidence, the particulars being the same as already telegraphed. Evidence was adduced that the signalman reported to the Harbour Board that a vessel was in distress, and that, had a steamer been sent out on receipt of such information, possibly the lives of those on board might have been saved. The Jury found a verdict of “Accidental death,” and added the following rider :—“ We are of opinion that there was ample time, from the time the vessel was reported flying signals of distress, to have rendered assistance by sending a steamer from Wellington. Wo find that gross negligence was displayed on the part of the harbour authorities or others, and we recommend that a strict investigation‘be held into the matter.” None of the other bodies came ashore.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXX, Issue 8577, 3 September 1888, Page 6
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