HC Deb 26 November 1962 vol 668 cc15-6W
Mr. Loughlin

asked the Minister of Transport if he will ascertain the cause of the accident in which the Beachley-Aust Ferry was involved on Sunday, 18th November; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Marples

My surveyors have investigated the cause of this accident. While the ship was manœuvring to depart, a sudden gust of wind caught the

Mr. Noble

The required information is given in the following table for 1959–60, the latest year for which it is available.

ship and blew her on to the submerged portion of Aust Pier where she remained until she could be floated off on the incoming tide. I am satisfied that no blame attaches to the master.

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