A STRANDED STEAMER.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13672, 10 April 1908, Page 5

A STRANDED STEAMER.

THE STAR OF JAPAN. VALUABLE HULL AND CARGO. By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. LONDON, April 9. The steamer Star of Japan, en route to Australian and New Zealand ports, is reported to be badly stranded on a reef In St. Cyrian's- Bay. • fEhecrew arc safe;- "-■>'' • Eighty guineas have been paid to re-insnre the vessel and cargo. It is estimated that £250,000 is at stake. CARGO FOR SYDNEY, April 9. The Star of Japan was bringing a heavy cargo for Australian and New Zealand portm____-. • Advices received by the Underwriters' Association state that the scene of, the disaster is Dakar, Capevde Verde.