WRECK AT THE ISLANDS.
Suva, August 30. The steamer Knight of St. George was wrecked on the North-west Reef, ofi' Nukualofa, on the 20th, at 3 a.m., while travelling at half speed. Nos. 1 and 4 holds are full of water. The vessel is almost sure to become a total wreck. Captain Stephen is standing by his ship, endeavouring to salvage the valuable cargo, including motor cars. The ship is-ten miles out of her course,, and the captain blames the'currents. The St.rathardle waits here for cabled orders.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 13, 31 August 1911, Page 5
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