MATAI RUNS AGROUND
MISHAP NEAR RAWENE m VESSEL REFLOATED UNDAMAGED [by telegraph—own correspondent] RAWENE. Sunday The Government steamer Matai was stranded for about 12 hours in the Hokianga Harbour, about two miles from Rawene, on Friday. The vessel went aground at about 9 o'clock in the morning on a sandstonebank off Tapuwai Point, the Maori name meaning "forbidden waters." The heavy fresh water supply of 90 tons, taken aboard at Rawene, was jettisoned in an attempt to lighten ship, but was of no avail. The Matai finally floated off at high tide at 9 o'clock in tho evening. The Matai, which is of 1000 tons and draws 14ft. pf water, was on a voyage of inspection of northern lights, buoys and beacons. She put back to Rawene after the mishap to take on board a second water supply, and left once more yesterday morning.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22351, 24 February 1936, Page 10
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