ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER WESTPORT.
(Per United Press Association
Wf,sw?ort, February 17th. The steamer Westporthas either sett ed on a snag or a. large stone. It appears the pre it nw as of tho nK the!, locali* ™s but ijVaS .th^ nt too deep to form a source of danger to the slnppmg. The means to raise the vessel have not yet been decided on.
n . . , tt . l ,} Vellin G'TOxV, February Iftli. Captain William^ owner of the \Vestport leaves here ta-anorrow for Westport with an experienced, diver. aa The steamer is insured for £9000 rhe following telegram has been received water, inc. Kangaroo comes alongside at W water ta take the coal from the for! hold »
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 5247, 18 February 1882, Page 2
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116ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER WESTPORT. Otago Daily Times, Issue 5247, 18 February 1882, Page 2
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