SHIP BURNED IN PORT.
SUDDEN BURST OF FLAME. origin IN THE BUNKERS. A-ai-.rfclitn and N.Z. Cable AssociationOUcd. 11.30 P.m.* LONDON. Not. 21. The steamer Prinz Hubertus, which was partially destroyed by fire in port, had just been docked, and had only a skeleton crew aboard. The fire was noticed in the bunker coal. After some hours the vessel suddenly burst into flames amidships, and the woodworx was soon ablaze. Fortunately the wind diverted the fire from the wharves and .sheds. River floats and 19 fire engines were quickly at work, and controlled the fire in 2$ hours, and confined it to the middle of the vessel. Considerable damage was done, but it is hoped a large part of the cargo will be salved. The fire was entirely clue to the coal, there being no neglect. '
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17326, 25 November 1919, Page 7
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