WRECK OF THE STEAMER DECCA.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8784, 21 May 1890, Page 2

WRECK OF THE STEAMER DECCA.

DREADFUL SUFFERING OF THE PASSENGERS. fPEB PBESB ABBOOIATION.]

London, May 21.— Further particulars of the wreck of British Indian Company's steamer Decca have reached here. It appears that the illfated vessel struck the north face of the Daedulus reef in tho Red Sea, about six o'clock in the morning. The bow was stove in, but the air-tight compartments kept her afloat for some time, and she did not sink until nearly four hours after she struck. There were a large number of emigrants on board, but these were safely lauded on a rock, every assistance being rendered by the lighthouse keepers. The Palcoota conveyed all handß to Suez, where the emigrants are now located, waiting an opportunity to proceed to their destination.

The emigrants of the illfated steamer Dacca were rescued from the rock, many of them were standing up to theij waist in water. The Decca drifted a mile aw.iy from the scene of tho accident, and officers and crew who were on board were rescued by the steamer Rosario just before she foundered. The emigrants have lost all their effects.

Brisbane, May 20.— A private cable message announces the passangers by tho British India Company's Df.3ca, wrecked on Daedalus Beef, are destitute, It is

belioved 300 emigrants were on board. It is expected the Palacoota will bring them on to Australia.