THE WRECKED OIMARU.
Report From the Lifeboat.
Across tha Bar.
Cannot Be Saved.
Press Association—Copyright. ' . ■." Received September 28> 4.28 _«___. ,-*• Sydney, , Ttesterday.' The lifeboat sent to "Nelson's Bay rev ports the barque ashore to be the Oimaru. The lifeboat was unable to get close owing to a bar of sand, over which the vessel has apparently- been driven at high tide. She thus lies sheltered from the full force of the sea, with1 150 yards of comparatively still water between her and the. beach. . Some of the crew are ashore. The rest are in the forecastle! '■■;- •- ■■":■
The latter signalled to the lifeboat not to attempt, to approach closer, which is interpreted that they mean to go ashore. A [blinding rain squall came down, hiding the vessel for a considerable time. When it cleared there were no signs of the crew on the vessel. It is believed they have gone ashore.
c From the position it is believed that there is no chance of salving the Oi_oia_u even if her bottom is not torn outi \
Received September 28, 9.45 p.m. v Sydney, Last Night. A The Oimaru's crew have reached Newcastle safely.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7828, 29 September 1903, Page 2
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190THE WRECKED OIMARU. Manawatu Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7828, 29 September 1903, Page 2
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