The Beacon Rock.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue XXII, 30 November 1901, Page 1042

The Beacon Rock.

The ship Beacon Rock. Captain Hughes, 1759 tons register, left Port Pirie, S. Australia. October 6th. last year, with 1200 tons of lead and silver orc, intending to make for Wellington, with a view of completing her cargo with wool, but owing to the very severe weather she experienced was forced to abandon her passage to the above port. The heavy gales she encountered threw her upon her beam end. shifting the cargo, the consequence of which was that the crew were working three days and three nights in righting the vessel. The damage done aloft was considerable. carrying away several sails and yards, the result of which was Capt. Hughes decided November 22nd to proceed to Chili, where she arrived December 29. After remaining there three months re-fitting, she left again March ISth. 1901. but before making her final port. Wellington, had to put in at Lyttelton on June 22nd for a fresh supply of provisions At this port she took a pilot for Wellington, where she now is. The Beacon Rock is chartered for TTome by Air Scales, who intends to despatch her. if possible. early in December. She will be the first sailing vessel laden with wool that will leave Wellington this season, and expects to make a quick passn ge.