THE S.S. FORTUNATUS BURNT AT SEA.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 12019, 21 August 1907, Page 3

THE S.S. FORTUNATUS BURNT AT SEA.

Received August 20, 11.6 p.m. London, August 20.

The Fortunatus' cargo, consisting of gunny bags, tea, and spices, is estimated to have been worth £150,000. London insurances have lost severely. A cable has been received announcing that the crew of the abandoned ship Fortunatus has been picked up and landed at Mauritius. The fire on the Fortunatus occurred on July 30fcb, and the vessel was abandoned next day. The Firth of Forth rescued the crew and passengers in the vicinity of the wreck. One native fireman is missing. The cargo of the Fortunatus included consignments for New Zealand ports.