The Archive · 1925

Ships in Collision

London, April 9.

The steamer Clan Monroe reports: that she collided with the Dutelr steamer Jonge Catharina, The etter sank in the Wielingen Fair-

The Clan Monroe picked up 20 of crew of the Jonge Catharina, [who were landed in Flushing by The Clan Monroe anchored in Wielingen Channel with her bows slightly damaged, but making Later.

The steamer Clan Monroe, which collided and sank the Dutch steamer Jonge Catharina in the Wielingen Fairway, was on its way from Froe-mantle, An Antwerp despatch says that the vessel, which ix now making: Kittle water, is steaming: for Havre.

Fifteen of the crew of the Jonge Catharina were saved. Six died and three are missing—Reut Port Said, Apr. 11. collision occurred at Siding Deversoir between the Swedish motor-vessel Canton, from Hong ong and Penang, for Scandinavia, and the British "steamer Rh from Yokohama, bound for Baltimore and New York.

The stem of the Canton is damaged; the Rhesus is badly holed Later.

There are 90 tons of water in the forepeak of the Canton, which is being towed into port.

The Rhesus is making water fast in the engine-room.

Apr. 18, The Swedish motor-vessel Canton arrived in port to-day unassisted. Her stem is bent to port from the forecastle head to the forefoot. Temporary repairs will be effected bby means of cement box¢ Soya beans in bags ave being discharged in order to examine the forward bulkhead, No damage to the cargo is anticipated. The detention will probably not be The Blue Funnel liner Rhesus, with which the Canton collid ashore in 0 feet of water, was holed in the port above the bilge keels, hor about 12 by one foot. The engine room is full of water and it is feared that the vessel is making little water in No. 6 hold. porary repairs will be effected and it is hoped to bring the vessel to Port Said She is now reported to be making for Londo A fortnight ago the R-83 flew from Cardington, where she had been locked up for four years, to ithe Pulham aerodrome to undergo special tests with the object of pertecting a type of airship adaptable for regular air service to the [Dominions.—Reuter.

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