MYSTERY SOS
SHIP DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received January 8, 1.38 a.m.) SYDNEY, January 7. A mystery SOS message, purporting to come from the coastal vessel Himatangi was received in Sydney this afternoon, resulting in several vessels, including the destroyer Vendetta, preparing to go to the vessel’s assistance. It was later discovered that the Himitangi was safe and she arrived at Sydney to-night. Her captain disclaimed all knowledge of the SOS.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20930, 8 January 1938, Page 11
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74MYSTERY SOS Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20930, 8 January 1938, Page 11
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