Driven in During Storm: Expectation of Refloating Chefoo, Aug. 27.
The USS. Avocet, a converted sminc-sweeper of 1,200 tons which is being used as an aireraftstender, was] washed ashore last night at cisht o'clock during " heavy storm. It is expected that the vessel will be refloated at the next high-tide, Later.
The cause of the USS, Avocet! going ashore was that her engine; had been taken down for repairs.
This evening the Bittern, the Finch and the Heron have all' been endeavouring to tow the Avocet off the beach but so far they have met with no success. It is possible that will be necessary to leave her until a suitable tide on Wednesday.
Aug. 28. interesting spectacle was afforded this morning as three American destroyers circled offshore making a wash while the mine-sweepers Heron, Finch and Bittern again endeavoured to refloat the mine-sweeper Avocet, which was washed ashore on August 26. The attempt succeeded only in slightly improving the position of the vessel,
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