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NAVIGATION AT NEW PLYMOUTH.

♦ « (UNITKI* TKESS ASSOCIATION.) , Wellington. July 5. , j The Post to-night stales : A captain of t one of the coastal steamers, who has been J to New Plymouth frequently with his . vessel, stated m town to-day that from soundings taken since the wreck of the „ Hawea, he found a rock which lies m a k dangerous position for vessels entering New Plymouth. He also states that it is c the rock which wai referred to at the en- l quiry yesterday— the ouo found by the c Maoris— but that its position as given m c Court is a long way out. In his opinion ' il is probable that was lhe rook on which ' the Hawea struck. Wo hear that Captain c Allman, of tho Penguin, m consequenco b of the 'above tft-.day telegraphed to the harbor, master ai New Plymouth, informing him that he cannot take the risk oC t bringing tho Penguin to the wharf, and s that unless he goes off to , her and lakes '/ iier iii, ahe will huve to remain outside."

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Marlborough Express, Volume XXIV, Issue 142, 6 July 1888, Page 2

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NAVIGATION AT NEW PLYMOUTH. Marlborough Express, Volume XXIV, Issue 142, 6 July 1888, Page 2

NAVIGATION AT NEW PLYMOUTH. Marlborough Express, Volume XXIV, Issue 142, 6 July 1888, Page 2