STEAMER REFLOATED.
DAMAGE NOT STATED. Unites Press Assn.—Eiec. Tel. Copyright. BRISBANE, May 22. The steamer Dalcroy went ashore at Dove Islet, a little to the north-east of Thursday Island on Saturday. A wireless message received to-day states that the vessel has been refloated and is now en route to Thursday Island. Tlie extent of the damage is not staled, but the forepart of the ship is apparently holed, as an earlier message stated the vessel was aground from the stem to about the foremast and was making water in the forepart and No. 1 hold.
THURSDAY FSLAND REACHED. REPAIRS IN SYDNEY. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Alay 23, 8.50 a.m.) BRISBANE, May 23. The Dalcroy lias arrived at the Black Rock anchorage at Thursday Island. Strong tides prevented an examination of the keel, but no difficulty has been experienced in keeping the water down in the fore part of 'the ship. It is probable that the Dalcroy will proceed to Sydney for repairs.
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Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18952, 23 May 1933, Page 5
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164STEAMER REFLOATED. Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18952, 23 May 1933, Page 5
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