Cutter’S Escape.

Waterspout’s Power Vividly Demonstrated.

THE small, auxilliary cutter “Vonu” had a narrow escape from destruc tion when she was caught by a waterspout at Vatia Point, Fiji, early last month.

The vessel, which was on a voyage from Yacamas to Levuka with a full cargo of copra and trochus shell, lay at anchor when the whirlwind approached. Although she was deeply laden the “Vonu” was nearly lifted out of the water and hove down to a dangerous angle. The headsails were stripped and everything on deck not secured was lost overboard, though little structural damage was done.