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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1915

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The Blockade Further Victims. Swedish Steamer Damaged. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

The Swedish steamer Scarmor, bound from Rotterdam to Scandinavian ports, either struck a floating mine or was torpedoed in the North Sea…

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Swedish Steamer Mined

Molong Argus · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 1

The Swedish steamer Svarrnon, from Roiterdam to Scandanavian ports, struck a floating mine or was torpedoed in the North Sea. The…

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Submarine Near Calais. Steamer's Lucky Escape Paris

National Advocate · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 2

A German submarine was sighted five miles from Calais on Saturday. The fort discharged 12 shots, and the submarine took refuge behind a…

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Steamer Seydlitz. Interned in Argentine Bahia Blancha

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 2

The German steamer Seydlitz which left Sydney suddenly just prior to the declaration of war between Britain and Germany, has been interned at Bahia…

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Oil Steamer Afire Crew's Awful Experience London

National Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

The Norwegian oil tank steamer Lahabra, with 10,000 tons of benzine, has reached Tyne. The vessel was ablaze amidships for two days in…

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Frengh Steamer Burnt. London

Leader · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 3

A French steamer was burnt in the North Atlantic. The passengers and c[?]ew were saved…

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The Blockade Another Steamer Damaged. London

National Advocate · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 2

The Holland-America's steamer, Noorderuyk, steaming American-wards, is returning from Rotterdam, badly damaged. It is believed that the vessel was…

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Vigilance at the Heads. Out Going Steamer Fired Over. Sydney

Leader · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 2

A small coastal steamer was proceeding to sea last night when a shod from the forts brought her up. It appears that some mistake had been…

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Steamer Chased. Escapes in the Darkness. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

The steamer Lingchow, bound from London to Glasgow, was chased by a German submarine in the vicinity of Land's End…

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Fire on French Steamer. Flames-subsiding. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

Wireless reports from the French liner La Touraine, which was reported ablaze in the North Atlantic, indicates that the flames are diminishing, and that the…

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The Elusive Chinese. Steamer Chased by German Submarine. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

A German submarine chased the Chinese steamer, Ming Chow, bound for Glaspow, when she was off Land's End. The Ming Chow, however…

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U.S.A. and Britain. Seizure of a Steamer. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

The united States Ambassador in London has been ordered to obtain full details regarding the seizure of the American steamer Pacific, which was…

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Steamer Torpedoed. London

Leader · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

The steamer Bengrove, 3840 tons, was sunk on Sunday afternoon while on her way from Barry to Liverpool. The vessel was probably torpedoed…

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Steamer Sunk Torpedo Suspected. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

The steamer Bengrove (3840 tons) was sunk on Sunday afternoon while on her way from Derry to Liverpool. The vessel is believed to have been…

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Passenger Steamer Attacked

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 16

A submarine, whch was for a, couple of minutes, fired a torpedo at the British steamer Lydia, 1175 tons, but it passed 50 yards…

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Steamer Sinks a Submarine

Molong Argus · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 7

The British steamer Alston clsims to have sunk a German submarine in the English Channel…

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German Steamer with British Crew. Sails From Capetown. London

Leader · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 3

The steamer Birkenfels, a German prize steamer, has sailed from Capetown to Australia with a British crew…

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Making for Australia. German Steamer From the Cape. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 2

The German steamer Birkenfels has sailed from Capetown for Australia. British crews have been sent out from the Cape to navigate her to Australia…

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Steamer's Narrow Escape London

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 4

a submarine torpedo missed the steamer Helen on Thursday, when 8 miles from the Mersey Bar…

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Norwegian Steamer Seized. Copenhagen

National Advocate · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 5

A German cruiser seized the Baltic Norwegian steamer Bryssol villaaen from America to Stockholm. The British had previously examined and…

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