New-York tribune., 1902-03-10
ETRURIA SAFE IN PORT.
CCNARDER REA CHES THE
AZORES IN TOW.
AN UNEVENTFUL VOYAGE AFTER THE
BREAKDOWN IN MIDOCEAN-ALL
WELL ON BOARD

London. March 9.-The Cunard Steamship
Line to-day received the following message
from Horta. Azores:
The Etruria is arriving here. She is being
towed"
Horta, Azores March 9.-The Cunard liner
Etruria anchored here at o'clock this evening
All on board are well.
The steamer had a comparatively uneventful
passage except for the breakdown which oc-
CURED during the dinner hour of February %
When this occurred the Etrura had just fin
ished speaking by wireless telegraphy with the
Cunard Line steamship Umbria After the acci-
dent was discovered the Etruria called the UNI
bra by the wireless method for one hour. but
without success.
Upon examination it was found that the ships
propeller had broken off outside the tube. and
that the rudder had been carried away by the
propeller. The Etruria then sent up rockets
which were seen by the British steamer William
Cliff The latter bore down and was alongside
in fifty minutes after the accident. She stood
by until daylight, when. after several attempts.
she succeeded in passing hawser aboard the
Etruria. The tank steamer Ottawa arrived on
the scene at this time. The William Cliff then
attempted to tow the Etruria, while the Ottawa
attempted to steer her. The hawser however.
snapped. The Ottawa stood by for two days
and then left for Fayal, bearing the second Off
Ger Of the Etruria, TO report the disaster and
obtain assistance
In the mean while the crew of the Etruria had
made every effort TO rig a jury rudder The
first such rudder carried away Immediately an
attempt made 10 use It. After further ef-
forts, lasting for two days. a second jury rudder
was successfully adjusted, and is still IN posi-
tion.
The passengers of the Etruria were satisfied
they were IN no danger. and they praise the
conduct Of the captain and crew of the vessel.
After the accident the passengers amused them
selves with the usual deck sports. and concerts
were held in the first and second cabins. Only
those who were anxious concerning business
matters chafed at the unavoidable delay.
The Etruria reports having sighted the italian
mail steamer Sardegna, from Naples February
26 for New-YorlS, last Wednesday, March 5. The
Sardegna stood by, but, finding she could be of
no assistance, she proceeded on her course
The EtrurIa was hoping to communicate with
the North German Lloyd steamer Kronprinz
Wilhelm by wireless telegraphy. But her mast
wire broke IN several places and she was unable
to repair 1t until the weather had improved
when it was too late. After the accident the
passage Of the Cunard steamer was entirely un-
eventful, and there occurred nothing of interest
beyond the daily runs of the vessel which
ranged from sixty to hundred knots
The Etruria VIII wait here for the arrival of
the Royal Mail steamer Elbe. which left South
/ ampton for Horta yesterday. The Elbe will
carry the Etruria's passengers to England. The
Etruria will then be towed home by the two
tugs which are now their way out from
! Liverpool for this purpose.
The passengers on the Etrura are looking
longingly toward the shore and waiting for to-
morrow morning, when they will be able to land
/ and become acquainted with Horta and the
island Of Fayal.