NAUTICAL INQUIRY.
STRANDING OF HIMITANGI. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 19. The Nautical Court absolved the captain of tho steamer Himitangi from any carelessness in connection with the recent stranding at the Chatham®, and returned his certificate. The court was of opinion that Captain Cowan was careful in his management of the vessel. The court added that the captain, in leaving a fireman to take the anchor* watch, only followed a practice which had hitherto prevailed on the steamer. The two nautical assessors, however, were strongly of opinion that snoh a practice could not be allowed in future. Dr. M'Arthnr, S.M., hold that the word "seaman” in the Act included “fireman.” No order was made as to costs.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143771, 20 April 1912, Page 3
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118NAUTICAL INQUIRY. Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143771, 20 April 1912, Page 3
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