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STEAMER SET ON FIRE.
LONDON, Jan. 7. The Anglo-American Oil Company's steamer Honsatonic, with a cargo of petroleum, struck the Maiden Hocks at North-east Island. The rocket apparatus set. fire to the ship. The crew took to* the boats, and landed safely, with the exception of two, who were drowned. When the boats were well clear of the steamer a terrific explosion occurred. .. . . ■'■
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Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 6, 8 January 1908, Page 5
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63STEAMER SET ON FIRE. Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 6, 8 January 1908, Page 5
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