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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1897

133 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 7

A Warship Ashore. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 3

The British warship "Imogene" has gone ashore on a sand bank at San Stephan[?], near Constantinople. Sir Phil[?] Currie is on board. Four tugs…

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Warship Ashore. Near Constantinople. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 3

The British warship Imogene is ashore on a sandbank neat Ban Stefano, a port in the Sea of Marmora, near Constantinople. The militia are rendering assistance, and four…

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A Steamer Overdue. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 13 September 1897 · page 2

The "Circassia" steamer of the Anchor line is overdue. A shaft is broken, and she has been towed by a steamer 100 miles. The tow line parted owing to…

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The Tasmanian Wreck. Verdict of Negligence. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 September 1897 · page 3

The Court of Inquiry at Auckland has found that the steamer Tasmania was wrecked through careless and negligent navigation on the part of Captain McGee and the third…

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Torpedo Boats Ashore. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 1 October 1897 · page 2

The two British Torpedo boat destroyers, Thrasher and Lyma, went ashore aft Dudmain Point, on the coast of Cornwall during a 'heavy fog yesterday. The steam pipe…

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Wreck of a Schooner. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 October 1897 · page 3

The schooner " Omga " grounded near Queenscliffe, Victoria, during a gale and became a total wreck. The crew wore saved…

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Accident On board a Ketch. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 4 October 1897 · page 3

While the ketch Triumph was entering the harbor this morning it is alleged that the master, Jos. Waggett, and tho cook, Wm. Cooper, had a tussle, daring which they both…

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An Australian Steamer in Trouble. Four Persons Drowned. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 October 1897 · page 3

It has been reported from Durban, Sooth Africa, that the Land Moor Woolloomooloo, which left Sydney on September 4 with a cargo of wool and sundries for London. via…

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An Immense Steamer. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 3

The new steamer Cymric, 28,000 tons, the largest vessel in the world, was launched at Belfast to-day…

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An Enormous Steamer LONDON, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 2

The White Star liner Cymric 23.000 tons register was successfully launched at Harland and Casey's Shipbuilding yard Belfast. She is the largest cargo…

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To-Day's Telegrams. [From Our Correspondent.] Another Steamer Wrecked. Sydney, Monday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 18 October 1897 · page 3

The steamer Kameruka, from Eden to Sydney, struck on a rook late on Saturday night at Point Pedro and is likely to become a total wreck. The passengers and crew…

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A Steamer Stranded. SYDNEY, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 18 October 1897 · page 3

Information has been received from Moruya Heads that the S,S. Kameruka stranded on Pedra Point last night. They are trying to land the passengers…

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The Wrecked Steamer

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 19 October 1897 · page 3

Most of the passengers and grew of the Kameruka arrived in Sydney this morning. They give a very thrilling account of the time they experienced on the deck of the wrecked…

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The "Kameruka" Wreck. MORUYA

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1897 · page 3

The steamer "Kameruka remains in the same position. The sea is moderating. Captain Horsee is much better. The crow and the majority of the…

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The Wreck of the Triton. Two Hundred Lives Lost. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1897 · page 3

Further details have been received of the wreck of the steamer Triton. She was bound from Havana to Babia-Honda and heavily laden. The lower rim…

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The Kameruka Wreck. SYDNEY, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 October 1897 · page 3

The wrecked steamer Kameruka will be submitted to auction to-morrow as she lies on Pedro reef. Captain Bishop and crow of the Kameruka arrived this…

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Wreck of a Lake Steamer. Nineteen Lives Lost. London, Monday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 3

A great storm on Lake Erie yesterday wrecked the steamer Indiabo; 19 persons were drowned…

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Wreck of the Kameruka. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 3

The Marine Board inquiry into the wreck of the Kameruka was concluded to-day. The Board reserved its decision till Monday next…

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Foundering of a Steamer Only Three Saved. London, Thrusday

National Advocate · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 3

The steamer "Cordillora" has foundered off the coast of Valparasio. The ballast shifted during a gale, and all the crew and passengers were drowned with…

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Wreck of The Kameruka. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1897 · page 3

To day the Marine Board cancelled the certificate of W. O Hersce, in connection with the wreck of the Kameruka…

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