Reprisal in Territorial Waters German Warship Seizes Spanish Steamer London
As a reprisal for the retention of a quantity of cargo and a passenger after the release of the German steamer. Palos, which was seized by…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1937
153 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 8
On Reef Finnish Ship Wrecked 32 Lives Lost Scottish Coast Tragedy London
It is feared that 32 lives have been lost at sea off the north coast of Scotland during a terrific gale in Pentland…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Scow Wrecked Gale Off N.Z. COAST Four Lives Reported Lost Other Shipping Buffeted Wellington (N.z.)
Caught in a gale early this morning the scow, Rangi, either foundered or was driven ashore at Rakino Island, arid Captain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →20 Believed Drowned Finnish Steamer Wrecked. Oslo
The crew of twenty of the Finnish steamer, Aavonia, which grounded near Kristiansand (Norway), are believed to have perished. Fishermen to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rough Seas Lifeboat's Long Journey Floods in England. London
Owing to rough seas following a gale during the night the homeward bound P. and O. liner, Strathaird, from Australia and India, could not…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Crew Rescued From Norwegian Steamer. Oslo
The crew of 20 of the Norwegian cargo steamer, Karmt, which was battered by heavy seas for four days, were rescued, by means of a breeches buoy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Officers Assaulted Melee On Steamer Dispute Over Crew Shortage. Capetown
With members of crew on strike, the British refrigerated steamer, Maimoa, containing a valuable cargo for Australia, is anchored in the bay…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Disabled Steamer Helpless in Storm Bergen (Norway)
Three vessels are standing by the cargo steamer, Veni, which sent out an S.O.S. that she was helpless in mountainous seas with the rudder broken…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Taken in Tow Disabled Norwegian Steamer. Oslo
The Norwegian vessel, Veni, 2980 tons, which was in distress in heavy seas yesterday, has now been taken in tow by the steamer Jupiter, 2500 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gas Explosion Brisbane Cafe Wrecked Adjoining Shops Damaged. Brisbane
While a gas meter was being changed at the Cafe Cabaret, Queen street, this morning an explosion occurred, wrecking the premises, adjoining Tattersall's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wreckage of Missing Plane? Near Burrinjuck Dam Report to Yass Police Yass
Considerable excitement has been caused following a report that portions of a badly smashed aeroplane have been seen on a hill overlooking…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Wreck With Australian Cargo Located by Salvage Ship. Genoa
The salvage ship, Artiglio, has located the wreck of the British Steam Navigation Company's Mongara, which was torpedoed by a German…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Six Killed in Gas Explosions Two Buildings Wrecked Flood Sequel Chicago
Two gas explosions, due to fire as the result of flood, destroyed two three-storey buildings in the heart of the business section of Louisville…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Warship Collides With Dutch Steamer Off Portuguese Coast. London
The three million sterling battleship, Malaya, which left Devonport on December 31, after a three years re-fit. costing a million sterling, collided in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Launch Wrecked Coming to Coffs Harbour Men Attacked by Sharks
Allan Redman and Charles Per. eira, two young members of wellknown Manning River families, were wrecked in a motor launch…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sank at Berth Small Coastal Steamer Darling Harbor Mystery. Sydney
The coastal steamer Erainghi of 100 tons, sank in 30 feet of water at her berth in Darling Harbor to-day. There was nobody on board at the time. No…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ship Helpless Adrift in Pacific Steamer Racing To Rescue at Mercy of a Cyclone? Brisbane
The Deputy Director of Navigation received advice to-night that the steamer Shawshang, 4920 tons, formerly the Bright Vega, bound for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rudder Repaired Disabled Steamer Safe Water in Wireless Room. Brisbane
A radio message received this morning by the Townsville wireless station from the master of the disabled steamer Shousing states that she is now…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wrecked Launch Thrilling Sea Story. Launch's Stern Tqrn Away
The story of the wreck of the motor launch Yvonns off Smoky Cape last week, as told by the men themselves and onlookers,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Down in Sea? Missing Airliner Belief Of Officials Watching for Wreckage Sydney
Another day went by to-day without any sign being seen of the missing Stinson airliner. Objects seen floating in the sea off Collaroy this…
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