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GREYCLIFFE DISASTER
EVIDENCE OF JERVIS BAY CAP-
TAIN.
SYDNEY.. January ,25.
It was announced by tlie City Coroner
(Mr. Fletcher) to-day that he would .be
unable to complete the taking of .evi-
dence upon tlie Greycliffe-Tahltl colli-
sion tills week. . . .',
William Robert Chapman, master,, i-f
the Jervis Bay, said that he considered
150tt. to 200ft abeam would be 'a 'safe
distance between an oversea «teanifr
and a ferry steamer proceeding down
the harbour.
Replying to Mr. Evans (for Pilot Car-
son), witness said he had had experience
with Pilot Carson, who was a very^ able
and reliable pilot. , .'-.,
Mr. Manning (for Sydney Ferries
Ltd.): What is a fair speed'between
Garden Island and Bradley's Head?
Witness: About seven knots.
Is it a safe fepeed to travel from 13
to 13 knots?-I could not get up to that
speed in the harbour.
The Coroner: Is it safe If two vessiis
are on a slightly converging course?
Witness: No.
The inquiry was adjourned.
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