WRECK OF THE FUSILEER.
(special to the herald I Turakina, Jan 18. The barque Fusilier, 404 tons, 24 years old, bound to Adelaide, 13 hands all told, is now lying broadside on, her head bearing N. W. She is buried 6ft aft and sft forward, and is lurching heavily and getting deeper every tide. The rigging is in good order, but the rudder shows signs of starting. The vessel waa provisioned for 7 months. The captain attributes the loss of the vessel to the heavy westerly gale, which blew her on the lee shore. The anchors were tried, but dragged, and the vessel being unweatherly and in ballast, he had to beach her to cave life. All hands are still on board, and the captain is awaiting orders from Home and Wellington. He recommends a survey at once, and considers there is small chance of getting the vessel off. He does not know if she is insured . The vessel is in perfect order, and making no water. (per unitkd press association.) Wellington, Jan 18. The agents of the Fusileer received the following telegram from the captain this morning: — "Every tide is driving vessel further up beach."
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5261, 18 January 1884, Page 2
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196WRECK OF THE FUSILEER. Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5261, 18 January 1884, Page 2
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