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site can be crystal clear but very cold. The Maori lies in an area
also known as the fridge of the Atlantic. The Maori was a British
cargo steam ship of approximately 5300 tons and 175 metres long. She
was also the sister ship of the Oakburn. She was lost on a trip from
London to New Zealand. |
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She struck the rocks in thick fog and drizzle and sank on 5 August
1909.She had a crew of 55 and 32 lives were lost due to problems
with the lifeboats. 14 men stayed on board and waited quite a while
before being noticed and rescued. 11 of them were taken ashore by
line successfully. |
