Freighter Rams Butler's Wall

Shipping Delayed While Repairs Effected

The freighter Essex, leaving port on April 26, failed to answer to steering in the harbour basin and hit Butler's Wall a resounding blow.

Part of the bow was torn open and this necessitated several extra days in port while repairs were effected. Meanwhile other shipping was held up.

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Men from J. L. Primrose Ltd worked round the clock to expedite the repairs.

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General scene as the ship awaits repair.

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Even the bird were disturbed

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The end of Butler's Wall with the arrow showing the point of impact