MISHAP TO TAKAPUNA.
DASHES AGAINST BUI JACK RIVER WALLS. (Per Press Association.) Westport, June 22. The Takapnna, which this week took up the Mapourika’s West Coast passenger run, nacl a narrow escape from disaster when entering the Bailer River to-day. There - was a heavy s.-\i oil the bar. and the vessel struck tlic eastern wall, and Irom there shot across to the western wall. Suoserjucully she got into a lagoon, but united again into the river, where Captain C. - McLean dropped anchor, 'iito vessel drifted over to the eastern training will and- was bumping there up hi ihc Westport’ Coal Company’s collier Rcgulus went to her assistance, and tawed iici up to the wharf, assisted lay the tug Mama. The Takapuna’A stern post was caiiicd away. it is' understood the vessel is leaking, hut the full extent of the damage in not known. Those aboard gave credit to Captain McLean for bis handling of the boat in a critical position. ________________ •. - ■ '- \
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 104, 23 June 1911, Page 6
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