LOSS OF A SCOW.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIII, Issue 3538, 24 July 1907, Page 2

LOSS OF A SCOW.

The Surprise Wrecked. FOUR LIVES FEARED LOST. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Tairua, Last Night. The scow Surprise went ashore on the rocks about a mile from the north end of Ohui beach, and is a total wreck. The captain, mate, and two seamen are supposed to be drowned. A fifth hand, named Harry Jackson, got ashore, and found his way to Ohui, where he is being well looked after by Mr Jas. McGregor. He is badly knocked about, and rambles a little in his talk, but is expected to bo well in a day or two. From what can be gathered from his account, the scow dragged her anchor right from Slipper Island, and went ashore on the coast early on Sunday morning. On the 28th of last month the members of the crew were as follows: — J. T. Jallicre (skipper), who was taken on in place of R. W. Cliffe, who was sick when the vessel was last here. 11. AV. Jackson, aged 29, of Norfolk Island. A. Steuart, aged 19. E. Johansen, aged 19. W. Kelly, aged 17. The last two members of the crew were signed on when the vessel was here last month, and the above list comprised the crew at the time she left port.