THE ELBE CALAMITY.
THE OFFICERS AND CHEW OP THE CRAITHIE ARRESTED.
By Telegraph.—Press Association. — Copyright. London, February 1.
With regard to the Elbe disaster, Captain Gordon, of the steamer Craithie, states that immediately after the collision he stopped and reversed the engines, and shortly afterwards he continued on his course, supposing that the Elbe was' safe. He was led to believe this because she signalled that she did not require assistance.
The repairs to the Craithie will occupy about five weeks.
The Queen has wired to Germany stating that she is greatly distressed at the Elbe disaster, and enquiring whether there -, are hopes of more survivors being found, t Received February 3, 8 p.m. London, February. 3. The Germans have arrested the officers and crew of the Craithie at Rotterdam.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2426, 4 February 1895, Page 2
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