[The sco^ Oban capsized once previously about three, years ago, in the mouth of Pelorus Sound, when she was struok by a willy- wan and one of the crew was drowned. She was then in charge of Captain Bonnor senior. Since then the Oban's mists have beon shortenel and her sail area reduced ] THE HUEIA IN DIFFICULTIES. The full force of yesterday's gale was also met by the oil engine launch Huria, which waa proceeding to the Croixelles. When oif Cable Bay the weather became so boisterous from the norVwest that the little vesrel had to turn about and make for Nelson. On returning the master of the vessel experienced a trying time, and just managed to take in sail, otherwise a disaster might have occurred, |
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6, 8 January 1904, Page 2
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