Mo Word of Finnish Grain Ship

Northern Advocate, 30 December 1938, Page 7

Mo Word of Finnish Grain Ship

DUNEDIN. This Day

One hundred and thirty-three days have passed since the Finnish barque, Penang, which put Into Otago Harbour, for repairs after being damaged in a storm in the Tasman, cleared Otago Heads bound for Falmouth, and so far no advice has been received of her having been reported. For about two months, the Penang was in harbour undergoing repairs. She is one of the “grain fleet” that yearly takes the harvest to Europe from Australia,

All the grain vessels of the past season, however, have taken a little longer than usual to reach Europe,

their passage ranging from 123 days to over 135 days, so there is no need for real anxiety in the meantime. However, the sailer should be reported during the next week. The Penang, of 1743 tons, was on her way from Port Victoria, South Australia, which she left on May 19, and was following the usual route for Cape Horn when she was struck by a violent squall during the night, with the result that her main top mast and main top gallant mast went by the board.

When the damaged spars had been secured a course was set for Otago Harbour, where repairs were effected. The barque left here on August 14.