In one of the last boats to go off [the real loss of life occurred, though in what way it is not known. The boat capsized or filled and the oc-[cupants were thrown into the water. Although other boats did rescue work, a number of Chinese lives, estimated at about 25, were probably lost. All boats were lowered and were safely away within less than an hour.
Capt. Simpson, Mr. J. McCabe, second officer, another officer and Capt. J. J, Kazeradzky, master of a China Merchants' vessel, stood by the ship until she began to list to port. Mr. McCabe dived into the water when the vessel's movements became serious. After the Li Ishing had assumed the position in which the survivors left her, Capt. Simpson and Capt. Kazeradzky lerawled along the deck and on to ithe starboard side of the hull.
From this position they either' were rescued by their own lifeboats or small boats from the pilot ship.
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