ROBBERS ON A WRECK.
THE POLICE DEFIED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn. NEW YORK, September 28. Lloyds, as the representatives of the underwriters of the wrecked steamer Cuba, asked protection from looters of the abandoned vessel, which lies partly submerged 35 miles from Los Angeles. Last week sixteen armed men boarded 'her and looted the radio outfit, other moveables, and cargo valued at £30,000. Police boats visited the wreck and were warned off, the looters threatening to shoot, claiming that they were in possession under Hie derelict law. The police, being uncertain of their authority, withdrew.
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Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15354, 1 October 1923, Page 5
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