THE WRECKED STRATHCONA.
AUCKLAND, this day.
News was received last evening by Mr Herstlett, Superintendent of the Pacific Cable Board, Auckland, concerning the crew of the Strathcona. He states that the whole of the crew are now accounted for. The message stated that the ships cutter containing Capt. W. Robertson and Mate Gilding, had been picked up. The message was as follows: "Picked up Captain's cutter about 20 miles from Minerva Reef. Returning to Suva with all members cre\v on board. The schoonerlis wreck, but some cargo'may be' jP^'
vaged."
Mr Hertslett stated the"" steamer would waif at Suva for further orders, but will probably return toAuckland this week.
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Northern Advocate, 19 July 1915, Page 2
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