STRANDING OF THE HIMITANGI.
THE CAPTAIN EXONERATED. (United Press Association.) WELLINGTON. April 19. The National Court absolved th-.- capVin of the s-teamer Hiniitnngi liom any cardc-ssness in connection with the recent stranding at the Chathams. and returned his certificate. The Court was of opinion that Captain Cowan was care it. I in the management of the vessel. The Court added that the in having the fireman to take the anchor watch? only followed the practice which hid- hitherto prevailed on the steamer. The two nautical assessors. howeve-v. were strongly of opinion that such practice could not be ailowtd in future. Dr. S.M., held that the word "seminar" in the Act included "fireman;" No order was made as to costs.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 20 April 1912, Page 8
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119STRANDING OF THE HIMITANGI. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 20 April 1912, Page 8
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