THE PLEIONE INQUIRY.
[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Thursday. An inquiry into the wreck of the Pleione was held to-day. No new evidence was adduced. The captain, in answer to the Court, said that he could give no explanation as to how his ship got into her unfortunate position. He hoped the Court would take into consideration, in coming to a decision, that several other vessels had been ashore on that portion of the coast, having been deceived as to the coast. The Court considered that the captain had committed an error of judgment in relying too much upon his own chronometer. If he was not satisfied as to his position he should have taken soundings, andhove-to until daylight. The Court censured him.for not having taken this course, and ordered him to pay the costs of the inquiry, amounting to nine guineas. Hist certificate was returned.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9015, 30 March 1888, Page 5
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