THE LL-FATED WARATAH.
A CAPTAIN'S REPORT
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
(Press Association-By Telegraph-Copyright
Received 9.15 p.m., Oct. 28th. LONDON, Oct. 28
Lloyd's have received a detailed account from the captain of the steamer Harlow. He states that the vessel supposed to he the AVarntah was sighted six miles off, smoking fiercely. Two explosions occurred within a few seconds of each other. The captain only heard of the AA'aratah being missing a few days before lie arrived at Manila, and presumed- she. was returning to Durban. He estimates that the wreck lies in 20 fathoms of water between Cape Hermes and St. John River.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14043, 29 October 1909, Page 5
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102THE LL-FATED WARATAH. Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14043, 29 October 1909, Page 5
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