German Gold Steamer Captured. New York
The steamer Kron Prinzessin Cecile, which sailed last week with eleven million dollars in gold is reported to have been seized by British…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1914
174 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 9
British Steamer Captured. Naval Battle in North Sea; Thought to be between French and German Fleets
An exclusive wireless massage received in Vancouver reports a heavy ho[?]ent at [?] P.M. on Sunday in the North Sea. This is interpreted Mean that the German and French fleets are engaged in battle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News. European Position Unchanged. Britain's Official Declaration of War. Severe Engagement on the French Frontier. Germany Suffers Severe Losses. Belgium not Afraid of Germany's Threat. Preparing to Resist the Invader. Reported Steamer Seydlitz Captured by the Parramatta Britain's Pronouncement
LONDON, Monday.—Scenes of the most intense excitement were prevalent in the vicinity of the Houses of Parliament from an early hour this afternoon. The announcement that the decision of the Cabinet on the war situation would he communicated to the House of Commons drew large crowds. There was a very large attendance of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dutch Steamer Stopped. Sydney, Thursday Night
A wireless message received in Java from the Dutch steamer Houtman states that the vessel was stopped in Magassar Straits by the German…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Laying Mines in Thames. Steamer Torpedoed and Sunk London, Thursday Night
The German steamer Koenigen was caught by a British destroyer laying mines in the Thames mouth. She was torpedoed and sank with all hands…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Riots in St. Petersburg. German Consulate Wrecked. London, Thursday Night
Angered by reports of the indignities offered to the Czar's mother on her arrival at Berlin, a crowd wrecked the Germany Embassy in St…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Steamer Kyogle in Trouble
SYDNEY, Thursday.—There was a little excitement, owing to a shot being fired from the South Head batteries across the bows of the steamer Kyogle, because the vessel had not stopped outside the Head's limit…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →German Steamer Seized. Sydney, Friday 8 a.m
The German steamer Gnienan was seized by the Belgians at Antwerp. There were many passengers on board including a large number of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Lion's Cub. Australia trikes the first blow to held the Motherland. H.N.A.S. Parramatta" captures German Mall Steamer. Sydney, Wednesday night
The German steamer Seydlitz, which let Sydney suddenly on Monday has been caputred by the [?] [?] destroyer Parramatts,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Held Up at Sea. British Steamer's Experience London
The Royal Mail Company's steamer Arlanza, which has arrived at Los Palmas, reports that when near the South Canaries she was held up by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Another Mine Outrage. Neutral Steamer Blown Up. London, Thursday Night
The Norwegian steamer Gottfrid struck a mine in the North Sea and was blown up. Eight of the crew were killed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Steamer Seized by Australian Warship
SYDNEY, Thursday.—Surprise was expressed in shipping circles when the steamer Zambesi, which was generally supposed to be loading phosphates at Nauru, near Ocean Island,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Steamer Strikes Rock. the Vessel Beached. Perth
The State steamer Kwimana, from Kimberley, with cattle, struck Fathom Rock in Cambridge Gulf. The captain beached her in Turtle…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Black Sea Disaster. Mine-struck Steamer Sinks. London
The steamer Empress struck a mine in the Black Sea and sank. Her 54 passengers were drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Wrecks in North Sea. London, Friday Afternoon
The Danish steamer Brentland struck a mine in the North Sea, and has arrived at Blyth (Northumberland) in a damaged condition…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Steamer Seized. Melbourne
A German steamer, believed to be the Hessen, entered Port Phillip Heads early this morning and was placed under arrest. An armed naval guard…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Relay Steamer's Capture Reported. Vancouver
The British Consul in New York states that he understands that the German steamer Kron Prinz Wilhelm, 14,908 tons, which was recently…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Bomb-dropper Wrecked. London
A German bi-plane, which was dropping bombs, was wrecked by the Allies at Cambrai and the occupants captured…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Steamer Mined. Over 100 Lives Lost. London
The British steamer Runo, conveying 300 Russian immigrants to Russia, struck a mine forty miles off Shields (Lancashire) and went down. Over…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Oceanic Totally Wrecked. All Hands Saved. London, Thursday Night
The White Star liner Oceanic 45,000 tons, which is an armed merchantman acting as a cruiser, went ashore in the North of Scotland and is a total…
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