The
Altair ANZAC on the deck of a derrick barge alongside the starboard
side of the Mariposa which was berthed to port at Wilmington
Wharf 156, Long Beach. The derrick barge belonged to the Merritt-Chapman
and Scott Corporation. The Mariposa arrived on the 17th June
and departed on 27th June at 1700hrs with over 600 passengers and
5,000 tons of cargo. The San Pedro News Pilot reported that
the loading had been delayed by an industrial dispute but the "International
Longshoremen's Association had agreed to assist in loading the craft
on the steamer." It also reported that the Altair was loaded
on 26th June. |