Captain Brown and the Matipo in Noumea Harbor
In April 1968 Captain Brown aboard the Matipo, a New Zealand freighter registered in Auckland, is wrecked in the harbor of Noumea near the Port City works. The tale recalls a South Seas dream of isolation but ends with a ship stranded amid trade winds.
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Captain Brown Clings to Matipo Amid Coral Reef Ordeal
Harold Wells recalls the Matipo wreck off Noumea in the South Pacific where storm clouds loomed and the crew survived while Captain Brown stayed aboard to salvage the stricken vessel. He moved the ship inch by inch with makeshift gear hoping to refloat it as insurers paid six million francs in damages and New Zealand owners planned a replacement.
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Coral Reef
Cyclone Strands Matipo and Rescue at Noumea Harbor
An account recalls a cyclone that struck Noumea a week earlier affecting freight on the Quai. The French Navy dispatched a launch to rescue Captain Brown, ensuring the Matipo remained afloat and unharmed after being lifted toward reefs. A new freighter found marooned on a coral reef, condition unclear. A farewell salute marked the departure.
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Dominick Qualifies for 1969 President's Club
The Pas resident Adam Dominick earned membership in the 1969 President's Club of Great-West Life as announced by J B Gibson Brandon Branch manager of the company.
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Adam Dominick
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Great-West Life Assurance Company
J.B. Gibson
Brandon
President's Club honors Great West Life leaders 1968
The President's Club consists of senior Company representatives who in 1968 stood out for upholding high standards in business conduct. Membership in the Club is the highest achievement award offered by The Great West Life.
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