THE VESSEL ABANDONED BY CAPTAIN.
(per united press association.) New Plymouth, July 27. A telegram from Waitara to-day states that the steamer Samson is in a very dangerous position on the South Spit, Waitara Eiver, and is likely to become a total wreck. The engineroom is already half filled with sand, and not being a new vessel, there is little hope of her withstanding the heavy straining she is at present undergoing. It is a matter for surprise that whilst stormy weather of a violent character prevails on the West Coast, the weather in Taranaki has been mild in the extreme. Heavy rain fell during the night, but it has cleared off early, and the sun now shines brilliantly. Later. The steamer Samson on being moved has landed on the wreck of the Paterson, knocking a hole in her hull. Her engines have shifted, and water is flowing in and out of her. The Captain has abandoned her. Insured for £300 in the South British. The Collector of Customs and the agent have just gone out to Waitara.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIII, Issue 9456, 28 July 1881, Page 3
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178THE VESSEL ABANDONED BY CAPTAIN. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIII, Issue 9456, 28 July 1881, Page 3
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