A Governor

Aground

With the Governor of Fiji, Sir Robert Foster, and Lady Foster, on board, the Governor’s yacht Ra Marama ran around on a reef off the Tailevu Coast on February 23.

But she was off the reef, under her own power, an hour later— and no-one the worse for wear.

The Ra Marama was taking the Governor and Lady Foster to Bau Island for a reception by the Vunivalu, Ratu George Cakobau, and the chiefs and people of Bau and Tailevu Province.

She went aground near Verata Point at 8.45 a.m. However, the yacht was only slightly damaged, and the party was only one hour late for the reception.