GRIM SEA DRAMA
WRECKED IN SIGHT OF LAND HELPLESS SPECTATORS BIAJtRITZ (France), Jan. 30. The harsh glare of searchlights made .plain' every detail of the wreck of (he "iNewcastle steamer Knehworth, 2655 tons, to 20,000 persons who watched in helpless agony while 15 members of the crew dung" to the stricken' vessel. U The steamer was split in two on the rocks 40$ yards from the shore at Barritz (France). Eight of the crew were rescued' oh a lifeline, which then snapped. As darkness I'ell' the rescue boats were beaten 'back and the crowd saw the men clinging desperately to the forepart of the steamer. The 1 firfct survivor ashore told how his brother litad been swept to death. • A hamper ofi' food, containing hot soup, teni, meat, and wine, was sent, aboard on a lifeline, and the men cheered as 1 it (arrived. Later the 15 men wore rescued from the wree'k.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17180, 10 February 1930, Page 2
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