The Archive · 1924

YIHYANG MARU ON ROCKS NEAR WANHSIEN

Reported Sinking Rapidly

Hankow, June 28.

The "Independent Herald" reports that the Yihyang Mara struck the rocks 20 miles above Kueitu. She was badly holed—Reuter's Pacific Service.

Poking, June 28, The Japanese Legation learns that the Yihyang Maru struck rocks near Wanhsien while on her way from Chungking at 10 on the morning of June 26. The steamer is reported to be sinking rapidly. AN the passengers have been taken ashore and the cargo ix being un-Toaded. The Yungyang Mar will eave Ichang for the scene with the intention of salvaging the steamer, but her condition is believed to be hopeless.—Reuter's Pacific Service.

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