THE INDRABARAH.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10770, 16 May 1913, Page 1

THE INDRABARAH.

A BOLD PROPOSITION. THE BATTLE-CRUISER'S AID. A WELLINGTON SUGGESTION. [Pes Pp.t.sb Association.] WELLINGTON, May 15. The difficulty cf getting tho Indrabarah off by any ordinary towing nas been exemplified by recent experiences. Mr R. Fletcher, chairman of tho Wellington Harbour Board, suggests that it might be possible to commission H.M.S. New Zealand temporarily tho puroose, and "that her great pov.er would-ehilt the Inclrabarah if anything would. . Assistance has been given frequently on other occasions by ships of tho Royal Navy to the merchant marine, notably in a recent instance when a -bntisii cruiser was sent to the assistance of a Union Castle liner in distress. If sufficiently long hawsers could be got aboard the Indrabarah from the No >v Zealand, towing off tho sand would bo a comparatively simple matter, Mr Fletcher thinks." He lias suggested thar. the chief representative of tho owners of tho Jndrabarah should prefer a _equest through the Prime Minister to Captain Halsey for the services of the New Zealand. THE TERAWHITI'S TASK. ALL DEPENDS ON WEATHER. [Per Prf.ss Association.] WANGANUI, May 15. Unfavourable weather has so far prevented the tug Terawhiti from leaving Castleclig. It is proposed, should circumstances permit, to sail early tomorrow morning. There is a good sea running to-night and it will .have to moderate before it is any use her going to the scene of the stranding, but as the Weather Bureau reported that tho wind would round to the south and east it was expected that the sea would subside sufficiently to warrant the Terawhiti making her exit. Any wind, but especially an east wind, is preferred to the westerly gale which has been blowing and driving the Indrabarah further in-shore. An easterly gale would be welcomed. The Terawhiti lias a very fine salvage plant, and it is proposed to put out three anchors on which the Indrabarah' s winches will be brought to bear, while the Terawhiti will also render her powerful assistance. The actual plan of action will, however, not bo made till tlie Terawhiti arrives on the scene. Everything depends on the weather which prevails at the time.

REINSURANCES. LONDON, May 15. The Indrabarah has been reinsured at 55 per cent premium. ,