Stranding of the Boveric.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 22, Issue 28, 11 April 1911, Page 7

Stranding of the Boveric.

FURTHER DETAILS. Auckland, Last Night. The steamer Knight of St. George, which arrived to-day, brought details of the stranding of the steamer Boveric at Nukualofa. The Boveric, when entering Nukualofa on 29th March, under easy steam, in fine weather, grounded on the end of a reef at the entrance to the Narrows, at Bahia. All efforts to get her off at high water failed. The Knight of St. George arrived on the 31st March, and tried next morning to tow the Boveric off, without success. She tried again on 2nd April but the towline parted. The next morning a third unsuccessful attempt was made, and on 3rd April the Knight of St. George left for Auckland, leaving the Boveric with her position unchanged. It is considered that probably a portion of the reef is penetrating the Boveric’s hull, and that she will have to be considerably lightened before she can be floated. The Knight of St. George suffered some slight damage while endeavouring to pull the Boveric off.