Timely Rescue
p. 29 · Read in the full issue
From Deck of “Camaergo."
From Our Own Correspondent.
TULAGI, January 30.
AN exciting- incident occurred while Mr. Fleishman’s world - touring yacht “Camargo” was anchored at Tulagi, the capital of the Solomons.
Mr. Fleishman was entertaining some local residents at dinner, among whom was Mr Charles Cowan, owner of the 60-ton schooner “Navanora.”
Hearing a cry and a splash, Mr.
Cowan crossed the deck and looked over the side, in time to see the mate, a non-swimmer, struggling in the water. Without hesitation, Mr. Cowan dived over and grasped the mate; and found that he, in turn, was holding up the governess, who was making the trip as tutor to Mr. and Mrs. Fleish man’s two children. By this time, a boat was being lowered and Mr. Cowan managed to hold up both people until relieved.
It appeared that the lady slipped on the deck and fell overboard, the mate went to her assistance, and Mr. Cowan saved them both.
The world is full of willing folks— some willing to work—the rest willing to let them.