DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL.
EXTENSIVE REPAIRS NECESSARY. Auckland, Feb. 2. A statement as to the damage suffered by the Kaipara by grounding in Rangitoto channel was given on behalf of. the New Zealand Shipping Company to a "Herald" reporter on inquiry to-day. This s?iows that in all 21 plates on the starboard side of the vessel are more or less buckled, and require renewing or training into position. In addition to these injuries the. steamer has been damaged in other parts. The repairs wUI occupy some seven, or eight weeks. •Tenders have been called for the repairs, and will be returnable at noon to-morrow. . . The inquiry has been adjourned till Monday.
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Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12763, 3 February 1910, Page 2
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111DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL. Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12763, 3 February 1910, Page 2
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