S.S. Bucephale

Wrecked In New Hebrides

THE Messageries Maritimes steamer Bucephale, (903 tons, built in 1925, formerly the Saint Andre), ran on to a reef on the coast of Efate, 12 miles from Port Vila, New Hebrides, on June 14, and became a total loss.

The sea was quiet, and crew and pas sengers were taken off and conveyed to Vila. The ship was on her way from Tanna to Vila, and carried about 140 tons of copra. The Pierre Loti . on June 17, was making an attempt to salvage the cargo.

The Bucephale ran to the southern New Hebrides, and the Banks Group, on a regular schedule.