THE ACCIDENT TO THE ATUA.
The Fiji Times, of' September 12, save: — While the Union Steam Ship Compauy's steamer Atua. was leaving Samoa, on the let ilifit., for Fiji, she stranded on the reef at the entrance to the Apia Harbour, at twenty minutes past- four a.m. It appears that the helm did not answer while the vessel was in a very limited area of deep water, and Captain Newton immediately dropped both anchors; but these were unable to prevent the big ship going bow on to the coral. After unloading 200 tons of cargo the vessel was released from her position at three p.m. the same day. Divers were sent down to inspect the vessel's bottom, and they reported that no harm had been done to the. ship. On arrival at Suva, a preliminary inquiry by the Marine Board was held, and the following decision was found:—-The Board, having heardthe evidence of the master, Captain W. J. Newton, are of the opinion: 1. That the master is not to blame. 2. That the accident was unavoidable under the circumstances. 3. That a formal investigation is not requisite.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13286, 19 September 1906, Page 7
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