THE STRANDED LINER.

West Coast Times, 27 June 1912, Page 4

THE STRANDED LINER.

PREPARING EOR SALVAGE,

Ll'Eiv PRESS ASSOCIATION.-COPYRIGHT.] GISBORNE, June 26. A m:mh.-r of extra anchors will ho immediately placed, with a view to holding the vessel in position. A trial v.i!| he made this afternoon to see whether the pumps can cope with the water. The tug Terewhiti has a lifting capacity of 1,700 tons per hour. Captain Rainey states that if tho combined efforts of the Terewhiti and the vessel’s own pumps can keep the water down, then the steamer would be lloated off. The position is clear for her to come off bodily to seaward. If it is found that the water cannot he coped with, divers will have to he employed to effect temporary repairs. Collission pads for this purpose have been brought to Gisborne by the Terowhili for this purpose. Captain Plunket arrives by the Westralia this afternoon to watch Lloyd's interests. The weather continues fine, with a light westerly wind. THE TEREWHITI ARRIVES.

GISBfIRNE, Juno 26. The Terewhiti arrived early this immune; ami is now engaged in transferring her [lumping appliances to the Stai of Canada. Mr. Birkets, the Union Coy’s repairs expert is assisting. Captain Rainey says it is not erpccted that pumping can bo recommended till late in the afternoon. There are now new developments regarding the stranded steamer which lies in the same position. Inspection does not ideal further damages. There has been 500 carcases, 2106 sacks of oats, wheat, peas, and COO cases of kidneys removed from the after holds. The wool in the upper deck of No. 1 hold is being removed. This is dry. The lower portion of the hold was not cargoed. She has 00 feet of water in No. 2 hold containing SOO carcases of Gisborne moat, v. hich is submerged about 20 feet. The moat cannot he touched until the water is reduced.