MISSING TRAWLER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 145, 20 June 1936, Page 9

MISSING TRAWLER

REPORTED FROM BRITISH GUIANA POLICE LAUNCH THREATENED STRANGER PUTS TO SEA (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright] Received June 19, 9.12 p.m. LONDON, June 19. The Daily Mail’s correspondent at Georgetown, British Guiana, says that a vessel closely answering to the description of the Girl Pat was seen six miles out, making little headway. Lt eventually anchored and furled its sails two miles out. An aeroplane flew over and reported that the crew appeared to be signalling for help A police launch put out to investigate, but as it approached four half-naked men set about weighing the anchor. One called out: “Who are you? What do you want?” “We are police officers. We want to know who you are! ” “Get away!” thundered a voico from the deck. The launch twice approached near enough to board the vessel, but each time the crew threatened to sink the launch if it did not sheer off. The situation became so threatening that the police temporised, asking: “Where are you from?” “Get away,” was the only answer. As it seemed clear that any boarding attempt would be resisted, the police desister and the stranger put to sea. Those on the launch could read the name Miaora painted on a lifebuoy. The authorities are considering sending > an armed expedition to detain her. Lloyd’s agent at Georgetown telegraphs that “he is satisfied that thc vessel is the Girl Pat.” It was reported yesterday that a vessel believed to be the Girl Pat had been found wrecked on an island reef in the Bahamas, and that three dead bodies had been found.