WILL SHE FLOAT?
SALVAGING THE RIVERINA According to Sydney advices smooth seas have enabled the salvors of the Riverina to load the first instalment of coal from a launch which came alongside the port bow in 10ft of water. After the coal had been delivered the launch loaded jams, confectionery, and cocoa for sale at Sydney by auction. Work proceeded from 1 a.m. till 5 p.m. The lines were made ready for heaving at the night tide.
From fc till 9 p.m. heaving continued in a calm sea without undue incident. When the whistle sounded “clips. on” the ship’s head was by the compass south 38 degrees east, almost heading for the southern end of Gabo. The Riverina now lies awaiting a favourable tide, with both lines well held. The ship has moved forward a distance of 220 ft from her original position, and a channel is now formed where formerly she lay. The bank of sand is being fast eroded by the sea. and is gradually falling to the original angle of repose. General opinion on board now is one of complete optimism. “Patience' and • more coal” are the watchwords.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 144, 8 September 1927, Page 11
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191WILL SHE FLOAT? Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 144, 8 September 1927, Page 11
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