MISSING COLLIER
NO TRACE FOUND SEARCH PLANE FORCED DOWN RESCUED AT SEA (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.10 p.m.) Sydney, June 29. The search for the missing collier Christina Fraser has so far been unavailing. Two small coasters aided by aeroplanes are carrying on the search to-morrow. The Christina Fraser, which has 17 men on board, is a very sturdy vessel, though small. It is believed that she is drifting in the direction of New Zealand, possibly having developed engine trouble. Aeroplane pilots state that the visibility at sea from a height of 1000 feet is quite 20 miles. While searching for the Christina Fraser the amphibian Cutty Sark was forced down at sea, 30 miles south of Gabo. Those on board were the pilot, R. Jenkins, his wife, also a Daily Telegraph representative and a photographer. They were rescued by the Norwegian motor ship Varanger after drifting for an hour. The machine struck the sea with great force and sprang a leak. Heavy seas broke ovei- the plane, and the cabin was filling rapidly when the Varanger’s boat reached the machine, which was salvaged.
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Southland Times, Issue 22055, 30 June 1933, Page 7
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185MISSING COLLIER Southland Times, Issue 22055, 30 June 1933, Page 7
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