Crossword-Solution: AWARUA 6 letters, 1 clue 🏆 scrabble score: 9

Then with a fierce look in his eye, as one who thirsts for blood, He hurled his weight upon the bunk--there came a sickening thud----" Crash! The old _Awarua_ shook under the terrific impact of an unseen force, listed to starboard, and then slowly recovered, to heel to port.

These were of little use against a swift hostile craft should the latter approach on a bearing three degrees on either side of the _Awarua's_ bows.

Viewed from the deck, the _Awarua_ showed no trace of the explosion beyond a slight list to starboard.

Two hours later, in the starry night, the new arrival came within hailing distance, and preparations were made to take the _Awarua_ in tow.

The repairs to the steam-pipe were almost completed, and with reasonable luck the _Awarua_ might be able to proceed under her own steam before daybreak.