THE DELHI WRECK.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 7, 18 December 1911, Page 5

THE DELHI WRECK.

ADVENTUROUS EXPERIENCES OF THE FIFES. MAILS BEING LANDED. Tangier December 16. The Princess Royal asked Mr Essery, tlioir family doctor, Messrs McCord and Bell, passengers, and Halkett, tiie caricaturist, to accompany the party. Wlicn the boat swamped, the Princess Alexandra and Messrs Bell and Halkett were swept overboard. The Duke of Fife and the Princess Royal seined the Princess Maud as the boat capsized. With the Admiral they were washed shorewards. Meanwhile Bell, caught the Princess Alexandra and swam with her until they secured a foothold. Bluejackets assisted them ashore. Princess Alexandra fainted on landing. Messrs Essery and Halkett had the narrowest of escapes. The Delhi’s mails and luggage are being landed, and the salvors hope to save the ship. FRENCH SAILOR'S BODY RECOVERED. AN IMPOSING CEREMONY. (Received 18, 8.45 a.in.) Tangier, December 17. The passenger with a broken leg has been landed. The body of a French sailor was recovered and shipped to France, with imposing ceremony. The British and French legation officers and British bluejackets wore present. The Princess Royal sent a wreath. FURTHER THANKS FOR THE .FRENCH NAVY. LETTER FROM KING GEORGE. (Received IS, 8.15 a.in.) Paris, December 17. King George has telegraphed to President Fallaircs, thanking the French Navy, and regretting the loss of bravo men.