FIRE ON OIL TANKER.
» NEWCASTLE, April 10. At an inquiry into the fire which nearly destroyed the oil tanker British Honor on February 24, the Coroner returned a' verdict that the fire was caused through' a starboard seavalve being left open by a member of the crew, thereby allowing benzine to escape into the harbour. It is understood that the cost of the' repairs to .the vessel will be £30,000.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 115, 11 April 1930, Page 9
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70FIRE ON OIL TANKER. Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 115, 11 April 1930, Page 9
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