Mishap
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Pilot Blamed for Inverbank Mishap
From Our Own Correspondent.
SUVA, Sept. 12.
THE finding of the Marine Court of Investigation in connection with the
stranding of the M.V. Inverbank on Nas asi reef near the mouth of the Ba River on August 14, absolved the master, Cap tain W. Forsyth, and officer of the watch, Mr. E. Smith, but held the pilot, Captain Gosling, responsible for the mishap.
Fortunately no damage was done to the vessel, and after being refloated she was able to proceed on her voyage.