Phosphate Ship In A
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Gale
During a terrific gale which swept the south-eastern sea-board of Victoria at the end of November, the motor ship Triona dragged her anchors and almost drifted ashore at South Melbourne. The Triona, owned by the British Phosphate Commission of Melbourne, is engaged in the phosphate trade between Nauru — Ocean Island and Australia—New Zea land. Her master is Captain A. Rhodes.
All day and night on November 30, the vessel battled against the storm’s fury, and was in constant danger of going ashore. Late in the night, she drifted into shallow water and was bumping heavily.
The following morning the vessel, res cued by tugs, was towed to safety. She was later taken to Williamstown Dock, for examination.