Loss Of The "Samtion.”
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THE auxiliary cutter “Samtion,” owned by Jang King Loong, Ltd., of Suva, was wrecked in the Mubulau Passage on March 12.
The vessel was making the voyage from Savu Savu to Suva with a cargo of 250 bags of copra and rough weather forced the native master to take shelter in the passage; but while making the entrance the “Samtion” grounded on a reef. All hands were saved and most of the cargo and gear salvaged.
The “Samtion” has been in service for many years and recently was extensively overhauled, so that the owners will suf fer considerable loss, though there was insurance with the Pacific Insurance Company,