WRECK OF THE TONGARIRO

North Otago Times, Volume CIV, Issue 13667, 8 September 1916, Page 1

WRECK OF THE TONGARIRO

(l'cr l'ress Association.) NAPIER, September 7. The wrecked Tongariro, which broke in two early in the week, is now in two distinct parts with a gap of 25 to 30 yards separating thorn. The after part li;i.y sunk deeper,' and the main deck is now awash. The cargo in the after part'is boing gradually disturbed and is floating away from the hull, so that the sea is now a mass of valuable cargo, which is expected to be washed ashore, The woflther lias been beautifully fine, and the most has been made of the opportunity to save the,cargo,' ft is expected that the fore part of the vessel, which is still on the rock, will be workable fpr salvage purposes"for some time, niul certainly as long as the weatlier remains fine. f ' ABANDONED TO THE UNDERWRITERS.

' VESSEL BREAKING UP.' (Per Press Association.) NAPIER, September 7. , The Tongariro hits now boon abandoned to the underwriters, The captain and the remainder of the crew arrivod from the Tongariro at 0.!i0 to-night, with Captain Bowcii and Captain Pinnkctt, The lifter part of the vessel had disappeared and only the top of the funnel and mast were visible. The forepart is still on the rocks and is being badly knocked about. All cargo possible; lias now boon salved, totalling about IWO tons. A preliminary*, inquiry will be held before the Collector ,of Customs in Napier'next week.