Three to the Rescue
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Rescue
hree Rabaul-based ships le to the rescue of the 66-ft vler-type coastal trader ilani”, also out of Rabaul, \n “Leilani” grounded on a ’■ off the New Britain coast in >ember. leilani” went on to Mele f, near Stockholm Plantation, iarkness. Water flooded the i and engine room, he coastal trader “Inaha” first on the scene, and man i to take off some of llani’s” cargo. “Mainiro” ved later but was unable to “Leilani” clear, he tug “Jean R” provided ips to correct “Leilani’s” 30 list, and towed “Leilani” r after she had been on the three days. “Leilani” re led to Rabaul under tow i “Mainiro”. jeilani” is owned by Mr. J. lin, of Rabaul, and skippered Captain C. H. (Pip) Bolton, on is the ship’s master who ier this year received a en’s Award for gallantry for devotion above duty when “Bellbird” burnt and sank Cape Archway, New Britain, e years ago.