BIG MOTORSHIP AGROUND
TUG KEEPS HER COMPANY.
TOWING UNDER DIFFICULTIES. (Australian Press Association.) (Received 9.80 a.m.) SYDNEY, March 14. During the height of a strong southerly wind today the big Norwegian motor-ship Tricolour, in light trim, towed by tugs, grounded in the harbour at Greenwich Point. The tug Hero ran aground, and it is feared that she 'is holed by the reef, as she has a distinct list. Altogether six tugs attempted to refloat the Tricolour. Two of the lines parted. The vessel was moved slightly, but it is not expected that she wild be got off until high tide tonight. \
AFT DAT AGAIN,
(Australian Press Association.) (Received II a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. The motorship Tricolour, which ran aground when being towed into port, was refloated at high tide last night.
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Northern Advocate, 15 March 1929, Page 7
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