MAY BECOME TOTAL WRECK.
LANDING MADE EASY.
WELLINGTON, 10.25 a.m
The lighthouse-keeper at Pencarrow states that he has just returned from the beach. He thinks the ship will become a total wreck, half her bottom being knocked to pieces. A line has been got ashore, and those on board will be able to land without trouble.
The vessel is almost within speaking distance of the shore; in fact it would be possible to converse with those on board but for the noise of the sea.
There are about twenty people at the site of the wreck, including the harbour master and staff and three policemen. The sea is much too rough for any boat to live in.
Lloyd's agent had communication with one of the officers of the Devon whose report is that he believes the bottom of the vessel is ripped from engine-room to stern. The agents have sent supplies for the use of the men who will be accommodated at the lighthouse buildings for the night. The process of landing is very slow, and will take the rest of the day.
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Northern Advocate, 26 August 1913, Page 5
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