S.S. PAPANUI STRIKES A ROCK.
United Tunas Association— Copyright LAUNCESTON, Dec. 15. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s steamer Papanui, on the way over from Auckland, struck a rock, probably an uncharted one, six miles west ♦ •of Waterhouse Island, at 8.30 on Monday evening. The captain is reticent, but it has been learned that the vessel when travelling at thirteen knots, was brought to a sudden standstill by a terrific shock. The boats were got ready. The barque Kosha, observing signals of distress, went to the steamer’s assistance, hut the Papanui floated off easily after being aground several Thours.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2686, 16 December 1909, Page 5
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98S.S. PAPANUI STRIKES A ROCK. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2686, 16 December 1909, Page 5
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