The Cassum later came alongside the B. & S. steamer and Capt, Knight explained his predicament. He said that he had had a very rough time and, although given to Understand by his owners that the Cassum could make 13 knots. had only been able to accomplish Knots in the very best circumstances, On many occasions his speed had been little more than three knots, Capt. Knight attributed this to the quality of the coal he had been suplied with at Shanghai and the we Captains had a short conference in regard to the position, As a result of this conversation, it was decided hat the best course was to make for Wenchow and take in bunkers there, as, although the Sinkiang could give the Caasum coal, no use~ ful object would be achieved when vessel was. 29 near to Wenchov: fand, moreover, the transfer of coal daring the heavy swell which was running would have bean aa)
dion operation which would have meant another night's anchorage the Caseom in an unsuitable spot. The vessels therefore proceeded on their respective ways, Capt. Mather at fence sending a' wireless message to-H. M. Consulate at Shanghai reporting the position of the Cassum accordance with the request of Capt. Knight Barren Bay is situated behind Bella Vista and when the ships wore in position north of Shetung Pass that signals were exchanged which subsequently resulted in a conference while at anchorage behind Shetung Island,
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