Colonial Despatches
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Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 17 May 1866, CO 305:28, no. 6400, 380.
Abstract
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 17 May 1866, CO 305:28, no. 6400, 380.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
No. 34, Separate
17th May 1866
Sir,
Referring to my Despatch No 30 dated 17th April 1866 reporting the
loss of the steamer "Labouchere," I have the honor to inform you that
I ordered an inquiry into the circumstances connected with the loss
of the vessel, cargo, and Mails.
This inquiry was conductedbefore
before Chief Justice Needham assisted by
Captain Price R.N. and Mr Townsend, Master R.N., both of Her
Majesty's Ship "Scout," as Assessors.
before Chief Justice Needham assisted by
Captain Price R.N. and Mr Townsend, Master R.N., both of Her
Majesty's Ship "Scout," as Assessors.
I enclose a copy of the Report of those Gentlemen attributing the
loss of the vessel to the negligence of her Commander who does not
hold a certificate of competence.
The evidence is too voluminous to transmit by the outgoing Mailbut
but
shall be forwarded by the next opportunity.
but
shall be forwarded by the next opportunity.
