THE PELOTAS.
Matt-ors in connection, with the unloading of the barquentinc Pelotas, lying on the Castlecliif beach, arc at a standstill {say* the Wanganui “Chronicle”). Tho contractors, Messrs Tomsett and Stokes, are busy (U.'naantUncr tho vessel, which looks a thorough derelict, bat no attempt is beins made to salvo any more of the cargo of sleepers. Somo 2SDO havo been unloaded, and as tho terms of the contract entered into by Messrs Tomsett and Stokes havo been fulfilled, the firm docs not intend to do any more discharging except at a higher price. About 15ft) sleepers are still lying’ in tho hold, hut a pump or diver are now nercssary-vin order to enable them to be reached. The underwriters are, therefore. being approached on the subject. Tho vessel is still holding together remarkably well and is showing 1 little effect' from the pea. It Is considered that wore tlie vessel pumped out there would bo little difficulty in gutiag her floated, - • -
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7867, 1 August 1911, Page 1
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161THE PELOTAS. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7867, 1 August 1911, Page 1
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