WRECK OF THE HIMITANGI.
CAPTAIN HELD BLAMELESS. WELLINGTON, August 30. A magisterial inquiry concerning the wreck of the Himitongi at the Chathams on July 29 was held to-day, when evidence was heard. The finding of the court was:—The court is of opinion that the wreck was caused through the vessel striking an uncharted reef near Monau, on 'the west side of Cape Pattison, during a squall on the night of July 28, whilst running between "Waitangi Bay and Kaingaroa, and that the position of the vessel at the time of the wreck was due 'to a strong inset from the north-west, which carried her inshore and off the course set by Captain Thompson. The court considers that there is no evidence to show that tho wreck was caused by, or contributed to, by any wrongful act or default of Charles Thompson, master, or any of his officers or crew. The court is also satisfied that the courees set by Captain Thompson were safe courses under ordinary circumstances, but we think some record of these courses should have been kept by him lne captain's certificate will be returned to him, and no order will be.made as to costs.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3364, 4 September 1918, Page 46
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197WRECK OF THE HIMITANGI. Otago Witness, Issue 3364, 4 September 1918, Page 46
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