The Archive · 1938

Chinese Steamer Ashore

The s. San Tal said to be operated by a Portuguese shipping firm, went aground in thick fog near the Chusan Islands whilst on her way from Shanghai to Haimen, Chekiang, fon the morning of March 4.

At the time, the San Tai carried about 210 passengers and general cargo. When it was discovered that the vessel's bottom was partially damaged by submerged rocks, the vessel's cargo was unloaded and taken to Chusan. "The passengers were all safe, but owners of the vessel in Shanghai have telegraphed the master, making inquiries as to whether the passengers still remain jon. the ship" or have landed at Chusan. The vessel's gross tonnage is 1.039, message from the master states that "the vessel's bottom Is being repaired.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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