The Archive · 1928

Sequel to Sydney Ferry Disaster

Suits Filed Against Liner Fol lowing Findings of Inquiry Sydney, N.S.W., Jan The Sydney Ferries Ca., has ise sued a writ ayainst the owners of the liner Tahiti (Union 8.8,., Cou, of New Zenland: 7,898 tons) claiming £30,000 for the destruction of the forty-steamer Greycliff, when the Tahiti collided with and sank the ferry in Sydney harbour on ber 3.

The suit follows a court in qui finding that the speed of the Tanith was excessive, and that. the approxi"

of the accident was the failure to observe harbour The owners of the Tahiti have also been sued by the widow cone of the victims, claiming £5,000 compensation, Other claima are expected—Reuter.

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