LINER IN THE MUD.
THE MAURETANIA DRIFTS
TUGS FAIL TO HOLD HER
[united press association —copyright] LONDON, Dec. 8.
During a hurricane that was particularly violent in the Mersey, the steamer Mauretania parted with her anchors. The 31.938-ton vessel drifted for a mile, despite the assistance of several tugs, and settled in a mud and sand bottom.
SAFELY OFF. (Received Dee. 9. 12.50 a.m.) LONDON. Dec. 8
The Mauretania was refloated, and was but little damaged. The Lusitania sails for America instead of the Mauretania-
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3394, 9 December 1911, Page 5
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85LINER IN THE MUD. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3394, 9 December 1911, Page 5
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