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about the deck, coming back from the galley, saw what appeared to him at first as a white line of ice formation, immediately after per- ceiving objects of greater eleva tion, finally the top of a house in MATE'S CERTIFICATE

reddish colour. He rushed to the The Board of Trade has issued pilot house, and on arrival the mate, after the sailor's alarm, had the judgment of the Court of In- ordered a hard-to-port helm; but quiry held in Montreal to inves-it was only partially executed, the tigate the circumstances attend- ing

the stranding of the steamer "Clearwater" at or about ten. miles east of Point des Monts, Lower River St. Lawrence, resulting in damage to the versel. The Court was presided over by __Captain L. A. Demers, F.R.A.S., Dominion Wreck Commissionér, assisted by Captain Norman Martorell and Captain R., G.. Sprague ns nauti- cal assessors,

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brushing the latter aside, also! ringing the telegraph, an ex- tremely nsual performance on the part of a subordinate, a deck hand, does not speak very highly for the efficiency of the officer in charge, at least on this occasion.

If there had been a look-out if the mate had been ordinarily diligent and alert, the land, "the something unusual, un. expected," would have been sean perhaps timely, as the visibility was six miles, the master would have been called, the ship's engines stopped and reversed, and Ino doubt a hard-to-starboard

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The Court, having carefully re said sailor shoving the mate aside, viewed and weighed the evidence 50 it is said, and countermanded adduced, for the reasons given in the order to hard-to-starboard, at the annexed report and analysis, the same time ringing the tele- finds that the muster, George graph full speed astern. Land Howard Davison, is not to blame was then visible on the bow, the for the actual stranding of the ship stranding whilst practically ship; but is criticised for permit- at full speed. The engines were ting, if not actually permitting, at kept at full astern without avail, least acquiescing, to a faulty the ship being aground at low system in eliminating the look-out water almost to amidships. obligations. This slackness in the Soundings were taken. The ship performance of an important duty struck at 3.30 a.m.

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tion. It is reasonable to think Analysing the above salient that had a look-out been station- it was stated "it is deplorable that

new ship, making her initial features of the evidence, I am ofed, the land would have been de- bow to the River St. Lawrence opinion, states Captain Demers, tected timely. For that he should become to all appearance that there was one essential in- standa severely reprimanded. for the moment, a total wreck, strument Incking to induce fa- In the actual navigation of the which could have been avoided by

vourable commentary on the ship, being compelled to keep a ordinary vigilance, a vigilance equipment of nautical instru- watch as an ordinary officer, and Hong Kong Manila

The ship left England having been on duty for a lengthy which is expected at all times." ments. The captain of the "Clearwater" minus the installation of a deep period, he was entitled to a well- was severely reprimanded and there was a hand lend, also a deep cleared sufficiently. He could not sounding machine. It is true deserved rest when the weather the mate's certificate suspended sea lead. In these days of expect be aware of what transpired dur The "Clearwater"was a new ves-ed fast transit, when time is an ing his absence. The instructions sel on her initial trip to Montreal essential, a master would hesitat- he left were to report to him if via Three Rivers. Her gross ton-ingly stop his ship to obtain a anything was seen, which is, in nage is 1,639 and net-tonnage verification of his whereabouts. effect, an order to keep a look- 1,113 length 258ft, beam 43ft., I need not stress the fact that in vut. draft at the time 15ft. 3ins. forward and 16ft. aft, single screw, speed 8 knots. She was carrying a crew of 19, including one certificated officer and is own. ed by the Water Transports, Limited, Montreal, being built for trading on the Great Lakes. She was supplied with necessary in- struments apart from a sounding machine, Blue back charts were being, used. The compasses had been adjusted. The vessel had left Middlesbrough, England, and called at Burntisland, Scotland, for a cargo of coal.

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a new ship, though the compasses As for the first and only mate, have been adjusted to the nearest Charles Norman Tattersall, he is degree with all the precision an found in default for indifferent expert can arrive at, it is possible look-out personally, and for per- that a few hours later the devia-mitting the look-out to be away tion given in the first instance has from his post not only during the altered in quantity and possibly watch in question, but it being a in name.

recognised system with him to Failing frequent observations dispense with look-out when it is to determine an exact plotting somewhat clear. His lack of pre- owing to fog and cloudy condi-sence of mind in a dire moment, tions, the lead has to be resorted which is considered in this in- to in order to obtain a degree of stance as the exercise of ordinary assurance of dead reckoning cal- judgment, is evidenced. culations. This applies more for- It is deplorable that a new ship, cibly in restricted waters.

making her initial bow to the Circumstances of Grounding

A course is taken from Ellis River St. Lawrence should become The evidence, states the re- Bay which, if well steered, would to all appearances for the mo port, which was seemingly given bring the ship within sight of ment a total wreck, which could Takhing & Dosing) and return to Hong Kong (via same Ports) every Ove in good faith, was to the effect Cape Chat Meantime the vessel have been avoided by ordinary days. that the vessel had come up the had to traverse an area, where, as vigilance, a vigilance which is ex-to be obtained on board. river as far as Father Point where indicated by chart, a current pected at all times. she received orders to descend to curves from the north shore to- For the foregoing reasons Ellis Bay, Anticosti, for pulpwards the south, intermixing Charles Norman Tattersall's cer- wood, and was inward bound with the easterly current tificate is suspended for a period when the casualty occurred. strength supposedly of 1% to 2 of six months from June 1, 1928. Thick weather had been experi- miles, accentuated or retarded by to November 30, 1928. The court enced with a N.E. wind, force 4 to other elements such as wind blow-recommends that a second mate's The course N. W.. was ing with and against it, also by certificate be granted to him in igiven. There was a 6 deg. E. spring tides which at flood or ebb the interim.

deviation which had been found muy he also-accentuated from the The judgment of Captain sures taken to check the ship's the court were as follow:

1. Two. Adjusted in England. on previous observation. This normal. There are many head-Demers was concurred in by the position during the six hours pre-

vious to stranding? Was due and in March, 1928. Yes. 2. More course being W. by N. magnetic lands upon which lighthouses are nautical assessors. was to bring the ship at a visible erected all having fog signal in- At the conclusion of the hear-proper allowance made for tide, frequent observations. might have distance from Cape Chat. Having stallation.

ing of evidence the following currents, etc., having in view the been obtained. S. No. 4. No. but one officer the master kept

of the watch (first mate). 7. See In view of the reasons given questions were read and submit-weather conditions which exist-5. No. 6. No, not by the officer vigil similarly as the mate besides and the weather conditions exist ted, for and on behalf of the De-ed?

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ter's watch. room at 2.30 leaving instructions noitre and endeavour to sight

He retired to his should have been made to recon- for the opinion of the courting the six hours preceding 8. Default of the officer of the

1. What number of compasses stranding? If not, should the watch (first mate). to be called if anything was seen,

When and by lead have been used?

5. Was a good and proper look. the weather having cleared, the some point of land off that shore. had the vessel? wind being still fresh with a quaran allowance

Among the passengers arriving With respect to courses steered whom were they last adjusted?

Were they in good order and suf-out kept on board of the vessels? was supposedly

6. Was the vessel navigated on the Blue Funnel 8.8. "Hector" tering sea.

with proper and seamanlike care? were Mr. D. S. Fitzgerald. Mr. The ship being of the late type made for leeway. Was too much ficient for the safe navigation of the pilot house is so constructed that there was, and that also bad the deviation of his compasses hy vessel stranding?

allowed? I am inclined to think the vessel?

2. Did the master ascertain 7. What was the cause of the and Mrs. H. S. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mowbray Jones, Mr. and as to leave little bridge space on steering was effected. Events in observation from time to time;

8. Was the stranding caused (Mrs. H: C. Millett, Mrs. Hale, Mr.

each side whereon to keep a look-dicate that the look-out kept by were the errors correctly ascer-through the wrongful act or de land Mrs. W. J. Roberts, Mr. and

out. The mate kept vigil equally the mate was indifferent. This

in and out of the pilot house, but

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the watch, or both of them? at the moment of stranding and may have also proved indifferent tained and the proper corrections fault of the master or officer of Mrs. J. G. Meyer and Mr. and

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not be denied that a combination of wind, sen, raging rivers empty- ing into the Gulf, working in con- junction and simultaneously with aflood.tide, pay have contributed towards sending the ship bodily towards the north shore. Against this, the wind waa on the star board quarter with a force of 4 to 5, and seas were running with the ship. The vessel's deck was piled high with pulpwood, her draft was 9 inches less forward, the leeway could not have been of great extent; if it was intend- ed in the opposite direction. On the other hand those joint efc-| ments would be expected to cause the ship to sheer often, if not con- stantly at least oftener to the northward or more westwardly. In the absence of positive proofs, it is but logical to make, deduc tions of forces and elements con. fronted. To add to these possible events and factors the mate's vigil must have been indifferent indeed, and if it is true that the windows of the pilot house were closed and dirty, the range of visibility from that vantage was necesarily limited. The fact that 8 anilor, Buckley; percolved. the land and, if true, took upon him- self the ordering of the move- ment of the wheel, reversing a former order of the mate, after

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