B.S.I. Schooner On Reef

The B.S.I. inter-island schooner Maringe, which is owned by the Malayta Co., ran on a reef off the north coast of Ugi, Solomon Islands, early in July.

The schooner in command of Mr. A.

Hogger was transporting native “boys” from Su’u to Makira. Carried off her course by the tide, she ran on the reef in the early hours of morning in the midst of a heavy rain squall and remained fast.

Her engine was salvaged and sent to Tulagi. About ten days later the schooner was refloated with the aid of kedges and arrived in Tulagi under sail.

She was put on a slip at Tulagi and fitted with a new keel. Several timbers on the starboard side were replaced.