The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-02-22

ToTAL Loss OF THE HAWAIIAN SCHOONER "MANA-"
Capt Franek. late master of the schooner .aaHa,
arrived from Auckland, \. z. on the steamer
ZtGiGHdia on Tuesday last, and reports the loss of
that vessel at the Eliec group, Dec. l9. We copy
the following from the Auckland Aetos OF Feb. Is:
The schooner Gael. which arrived in harbor on
Tuesday from the Islands, brought as passenger
Captain Franek. of the schooner Mana, which was
wrecked at the Eiice groug on the 18th December
last. The schooner was of ll6 tons register, own
ed by Mr.. s. Parker, of Honolulu, and was on a Ia
Dor cruise when the disaster occurred. she lett
Honolulu on November 18th, TO secure laborers in
the South Pacific Islands, and reached Rotumah
on December 9th, where 81 laborers were engaged.
Sailed for Kingsmill Group on the IItn, and on
the 14th a heavy gale, with rain, set IN from the
n. W., which increased in violence until the 18th,
during which time no observations could be taken.
On this day the hurricane was appalling, sea after
sea sweeping the decks of every movable thing,
carrying away boats, gear, house, &c. As dark
ness set in there was no appearance or land, aud
the outlook was anything but cheerful, yet they
were in hopes of weathering the storm. About
a. m. of the 18th, the roar OF the surf was heard,
and preparations were Instantly made to wear the
vessel, but before this could be done q huge sea
struck her. and cast the schooner right unon q reef.
As it was dark, and nothing could be seen ahead.
the masts we're cut away. to prevent her from
breaking up. and this somewhat eased the roll OF
the Mana. When daylight appeared. the crew and
labour (33 in alb were landed by rats on The
nearest island, about three miles away, which
turned out to be Funaluti, one OF the Elice Group.
where the natives are now housed among the Is
landers. under the charge OF the first and second
officers. Capt. Franck will proceed TO Honolulu
next week, and return in another vessel for this
labor.
In a letter TO Messrs.- I. 4. Schaefer * Co. of
this city, agents for the owner of the Mana, Capt.
Frank says: Il beg to bring TO your favorable
notice the energetic services of Mr.. Nelson (lst
oGiceT) in saving provisions and trade, all OF
which has been saved. with tie exception Of some
u cases of biscuit, which were damaged and sold
with the wreck. = . Before leaving the Island
Oor Auckland) l had a meeting with the Chiefs,
provided dwelling houses for the people. and paid
rent for three months in advance for the same, and
leaving Mr.. Nelson in charge of the people. with
nv written instructions not on any account to let
any Of them leave the Island. | arrived at
Auckland on the 29th January. and was assisted
greatly by Mr.. Cruikshank' the Hawaiian Consul
in obtaining a passage to Honolulu in the P. NJ.
S. S. Zealandid." We learn that the owner of the
Mana, Mr.. Saml Parker, so far from being
discouraged by the loss of he Grst venture. has
promptly chartered the Hawaiian Brig Violet,
Capt. Anderson, to complete the voyage in search
of labor. and to pick up the crew and laborers left
at the Elice Group.