PERILS OF THE SEA.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 12582, 1 October 1908, Page 7

PERILS OF THE SEA.

The Wreck of the Aeon

Further Particulars

Association .-Telegraph. —Copy rig . Received October 1, 11.40 a.m. SUVA, October 1. The Manuka also brought 500 bags of toe Aeon'« mails. The Aeon ran smoothly on to a coral rock off Christmas Island. The night was very darn, and the current strong. The engines were kept running astern for an hour and a half, but the wind .swung the ■teamer broadside on to the reef. The Manuka arrived on September £2nd and founa the castaways all well, and delighted at succour coming so soon. The skilful manner in which the Manuka was handled by Captain Morrisby and his officers all night off the dangerous shore with a strong current running, embarking passengers and the mails without the slightest .mishap, excited great admiration Among the passengers, who passed a resolution of commendation. The passengers were embarked safely after 7 fa, de6p~~e tne jumping sea, which made the /conveyance of Mrs Patrick and baby esJpeciaily difficult. The Aeon lies on an Mven keel, but her recovery is hopeless, Mta her bottom is knocked out, and she jig full of water. Given good weather 7mnch of the cargo could be saved.