SHIPPING DISASTERS.
THE WRECK OF THE GLEN PARK.
(By Electric Telegraph Copyright.) (Per United Press Association.)
ADELAIDE, February 5.
The captain of the Glen Park reported to tho Marine Board that a sharp look-out was being kept by two officers, as well as the look-out men. TTipto was no indicot on of the rock, which is about four miles from Wedgo Island, .till, the grinding of the ship was felt. She heeled over > and settled down so quickly that there* was barely time to "take to i\\c boats, and the captain was unable to save anything." All wero picked up an hour after leaving tho sh'p. The cargo consisted of S267»tona of wheat, shipped by Wills and Company -and insured in England.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10257, 6 February 1901, Page 2
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122SHIPPING DISASTERS. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10257, 6 February 1901, Page 2
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