SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 14503, 15 October 1907, Page 7

SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

LOSS OF A LAKE STEAMER

TWENTY-TWO LIVES LOST. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

NEW YORK, October 13,

The Cypress was wrecked on Lake Superior and twenty-two persons were drowned. There was only one survivor, who was washed ashore lashed to a liferaft.

THE WRECK OF THE ARGOT, ADELAIDE, October 14.

The Argot is a total wreck. Her bottom is apparently knocked out. She lies within' 100 yards of the shore. The crew landed without difficulty. The captain states that he thought he was eight miles off the land when the vessel struck.

THE FIRE ON THE TURAKINA [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, October 14.

Practically all tli© water in the Turakina’s holds has now been pumped out, and the meat cargo has also been removed. General cargo is now being discharged. Certain repairs will be carried out here, and it is likely that the vessel will go into dock at Lyttelton before she leaves for London towards th© end of next month, or about the beginning of December. The insulating afresh of the cool chambers will be carried out at Home, consequently the steamer will not be able to take any.meat on her next trip.