THE FISHING BOAT LILY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9581, 4 August 1894, Page 5

THE FISHING BOAT LILY.

Nothing further has been learned regarding the men missing from the fishing boat Lily, found sunk off Tiraru on' Thursday last, and it is now almost certain that they have perished. There were two men on board, William Berry, aged . about 25 years, and the other named William Prince. The former was part owner of the boab, Mr. Thorpe, of St. Heliers Bay, being the other owner. Berry's parents formerly resided at North cote, his father dying in the Auckland Hospital about two years ago from the result of an accident, a gun bursting and shattering his hand. He had no relatives excepting an uncle, Mr. John Vau*e, of Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. Voung Berry was in - fairly good circumstances, and recently purchased the Lily, using her for pleasure for some time. Recently he determined to go into the fishing business, intending to trade between Auckland, the Thames, and Coromandel, and had the* Lily altered so as to- suit her for the requirements of the business. Although said to be somewhat reckless, he understood very well how to handle a boat. Prince, who represented Mr. Thorpe's interest in the boat, is believed to have relatives residing in the Waikato. Telegraphing last night, our Thames correspondent says that it is probable an attempt will be made to raise the boat today. She is lying ia about 24 feet of water.