LAUNCH IN STORM
DRIVEN MANY MILES TO NORTH. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, July 16. When in the vicinity of Cape Pal■liser early yesterday morning, G. H. Baxter, of Island Bay, and the crew of his launch, had the unenviable experience of being caught in a southerly gale that sprung up. The force of the gale was so strong that the launch was unable to turn back to return to Island Bay, but was forced up the coast, finally gaining shelter at Castlepoint. News of the safety of the launch and all on board reached Mrs Baxter at her home at about two o’clock yesterday afternoon. She said it w r as a perfect night when Mr Baxter set out for Cape Palliser at midnight on Tuesday. There was not the slightest suspicion of a storm. Mrs Baxter said that the launch had a very hard time getting to shelter, and that the wind was so bad that it dare not turn back. The party will remain at Castlepoint until the weather is favourable for their return.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, 17 July 1930, Page 11
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176LAUNCH IN STORM Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, 17 July 1930, Page 11
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