ASHORE ON THE GOODWINS.
United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, April 13.
The steamer Mahratta grounded on the Goodwin Sands. The lifeboats took off the passengers. While boatmen were salving rubber, tea, and rice, the vessel broke her back. T* 36 salvers and the crew were rescued with difficulty. The engineers worked up to their waists in water until all danger of an explosion had passed. The vessel 'and cargo were valued at £300,000 sterling.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9417, 13 April 1909, Page 5
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77ASHORE ON THE GOODWINS. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9417, 13 April 1909, Page 5
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