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PAGE. I'WELVE THE USHAWA DAILY 1IMES., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1928 Loss of the Manassoo Due to Trouble in the After Section of the Steamer Stoker Driven Out By Water] and Had Barely Time to Cut the Ropes from the Blocks Holding One th: Lifeboats ATTLE SECURE c SHIPPER SAYS Hull Declared in Excellent Condition By Inspectors for the Marine Depart: ment -- Certain There Were No Weak Plates -- Equipment in Accordance With Regulations Owen Sound, Oct. 4.--While the cause of the loss of the steamer Manasoo off Griffith's Island on September 15 is still shrouded in mystery, some light was shed as to the section of the ship in which the trouble occurred. When First Of- ficer Osborne Long was re-exams- ined by Wreck Commissioner Dem- ars Thursday he recalled a conver- sation he had with Oiler Roy Fox to the effect that the latter had seen Fireman Dougal McLean driv- en out of the stokehold by a rush of water. McLean had quickly seized a life-preserver and Tun for a safer place. 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Captain McKay denied ed the story as related by Long. and went on to say that immediate® ly after McLean had come rushing up to the second deck with the in- formation that there was water of [in the after part of the boat and that she was about to sink, he hur- ried to the top deck and cut loose the ropes from the blovks holding one of the lifeboats, but before he could succeed in getting it'into the water the ship took her final list. and every one was precipitated Ir- to the water. Fox said that, to cut the boat loose, he had to hang on to the davits in order to keep his feet, £0 badly was the boat listed. He was certain that this was the life- boat which had been seen afloat by the men on the raft in the morn- ing. as none of the others had been released from the deck where they were fastened . The evidence of Fox goes to show that whatever the trouble was which resulted in the loss of the boat and the 16 lives was in the after part, instead of the forward part. Boat in Good Condition Other important witnesses call- ed were Archibald Young and Rob- ert Blyth, hull and equipment in- spectors employed . hy the Depart- ment of Marine. Their-evidence went to show that the hull of the boat was in excellent condition. Young examined it carefuy in To- ronto while alterations were made and Blyth examined the exterior of the hull at the drydock in Colling: wood on May 25. The latter was quite certain there were no weak plate or corrosions. Both inspectors declared that the equipment was in accordance with the regulations, Many questions were asked dur- ing the examination of the sur- vivors of the hoat with regard to the manner in which the cattle were loaded, F, Turner, who own- ed some of the cattle and who as- sisted in the loading of them at Westhay and Manitowaning, stated that he had shipped cattle for sevs eral yars that these were loaded in a manner satisfactory to him, and he had no complaint to make. He did not think the cattle could pissobly 'stampede the way they were loaded. No Other Story Told Captain Norman McKay, Presi- dent of the Owen Sound Transpor- Inseparable -- the home and the kitchen and its products. Tasty, satisfying meals are easier to produce with modern cooking equipment. Worth every good cook's inspection is the Diana Banner. It embodies the utmost in convenient features, while maintaining an even cooking temperature, Beauty is not forgotten either necessary touch of color to the for the Diana adds that kitchen. DIANA BANNER To get the best conception of the Diana Banner, you should see it at the Banner dealer's. If you wish, write direct for an illustrated booklet. Galt Stove HARRY D, & Furnace Co., Limited Galt :: Ontario WILSON 23 King St, West, Oshawa Your first rest on a Marshall Mattress will be a revelation of ly, in answer to a question frcm the Commissioner, that any of the survivors had told him a dif- ferent story of the wreck from that told at this investigation. He agreed with the Commissioner that if there was a weakness anywhere on the Manasoo it was in the after part. Captain McKay, under cross-ex- amination, stated that he had not been made aware of the sinking of the Mnasoo until arriving in Ow- en Sound on Tuesday morning, the day after the five survivors had n picked up. He had been told at Killarney that the boat had mot arrived, and had sent his first of- ficer, his brother, Angus McKay, out with a small boat to search around the shores of some of the islands, thinking she might have gone ashore somewhere. 3 Believes Search Thorough Captain McKay declared it was the custom of the officers of the boat, off duty, to go to their homes as soon as they reached Owen Sound, and it was not unusual for them to remain up after they had gone off their watch. He related all the steps which had been taken to search for the missing sailors, and expressed the opinion that everything possible had been done. He admitted that the Manasoo on this trip was two men short of the regular crew but said that this was within the regulations for a boat of the kind. General Manager Fred Walms- ley, in his evidence, stated that it was not unusual for one of their boats not to report for a period of twenty-four hours after she was due. as they frequently laid up at Killarney or some other point where there was no telephonic or telegraphic communication, and nd one was worried about the matter. He said he had made several In- quiries about the Manasoo when she became overdue. Captain John McKay, who was master of the Manasoo, was again brought to the stand and question- ed closely regarding his move- ments and those of his crew on this fatal occasion, He said the whole thing occurred so quickly that he had no time in which to do any- thing in fact. when there was a list, he thought there was no dan- ger and did not even think of ty- ing down the whistle, "I did not think she was in danger until too late. and T remained at the wheel until the last," sald the Manasoo's master, He also said that there was not much of a sea at the time, although there was a roll, "Can you explain this wholesale watch In the wheelhouse on this trip?" asked the Commissioner re- ferrin to the presence there of the Captain, first nnd second mates and wheelsman, The answer was that it was not unusnal. The inquiry is expe~ted to con- clude today. Donald Wallace, cat- tle drover, of Oil Springs. one of the passenrers and who was res- cued, will be called todav, as will Captain A. A. Batten of the steam- er Caribou, whose boat was out in the Georgian Bay the same night and who sought shelter from the storm near Vail's point, It is said that he might have heard a distress whistle had one heen blown, as he was not far away. > Reference was made by the Commissioner to the ahsence of & lightkeeper at Griffith's Island and also th» lack of wireless eaunip- ment and also the absence of life- saving 'stations on the Georgian ay. Will Not Raise Wreck Ottawa, Oct. 4.--Should the re- ported location of the hulk of the ill-fated steamer Manasoo be sub stantiated, it was learned at the Department of Marine and Fisher- fes today that there was little' likelihood tat efforts would be made to raise the wreck. Unless there is a danger of the wreckage proving a menace to navigation, no action at least by the department, will be taken, it was stated. DONATES BIG SUM IN WIFE'S MEMORY Lord Woolavington Gives $625,000 to Middlesex Hospital London, Oct, F.--Lord Woolav- ington, distiller and sportsman, has donated $625,000 to the Middlesex Hospital in memory of the late Lady Woolavington, and $250,000 for the restoration of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, it was announc- |ed yesterday. Previous gifts made by the for- . |mer 8ir James Buchanan were $50,- 000 to Edinburgh University and $25,000 for the purchase of Lord Nelson's log book for the nation. Lord Woolavington amassed his large fortune through his connec- tion with James Buchanan and Co., Litd,, of London, whisky distillers. He owns considerable property in British Columbia. His horses have won fame during the past six years, winning the Derby twice and the St. Leger once, In 1926 his famous three-year-old Coronach captured both the Derby and the St, Leger, and in 1922 Cap- tain Cuttle won the Derby. CHRYSLER OF CANADA Windsor, Oct. 5--The Chrysler Corporation of Canada has purchased a 67-acre tract of land lying between Ford City and Walkerville, and will erect a $1,500,000 automobile manu- Laals BUYS BORDER TRACT facturing plant in the immediate fu- ture, John B. Manfield, President of the corporation, announced yesterday. said. as a parts factory, he said. When completed, the new plant will raise Chrysler output from 100 cars a day, The present Windsor plant was |as at present, to 365 cars a day, ne bought in 1924 and kept in operation The enlargement is in response to a great increase in Chrysler export business, being particularly due to heavy demands for cars from Eng- land. The new Chrysler plant will be one of the largest automobile manu- factories in' Canada, and will be a automobile industry at this point. The land was purchased frim the Hiram Walker estate. was not stated. 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