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Hunter Valley · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1908

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Turkish Steamer Founders. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 2

A Turkish steamer bound from Constantinople to Sevastopol foundered in a storm. The crew and fifty passengers were drowned…

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Scottish Fishermen Wrecked. All Hands Safe

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 5

The Scottish fishermen have been unfortunate; their trawler has been wrecked and probably much gear has been lost. They themselves are stranded in the south…

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Wanderings of a Wreck

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 8

In June, 1892, the Gorman steamship Trave and the ship Fred. B. Taylor were in collision about one hundred miles south-east' Nantucket, and the Taylor was…

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Steam Trawler Wrecked. (By Telegraph). Adelaide

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 2

The steam trawler Ellen. with the Scottish fishermen aboard, left Adekide last Thursday upon an initial fishing trip, commanded by Captain M'Millan…

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A New Zealand Wreck

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 5

A cable from New Zealand states that the Scow Kia Ora, bound from Nguguru to Auckland with a cargo of Jogs, was wrecked off Kawau last night. Of the crew of four only one was saved…

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Vessel Wrecked. Three Lives Lost. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 2

The scow Kia Ora. with a cargo of logs, was wrecked off Kawan. on the New Zealand coast, last night. The crew comprised four men. three of whom…

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New Steamer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 4

The twin screw steamer Karuah, specially designed and fitted for the Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Company for the Port Stephens trade, has arrived in Sydney. The new vessel is…

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Scottish Fishermen Wrecked. All Hands Safe

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 3

The Scottish fishermen have been unfortunate; their trawler has been wrecked and probably much gear has been lost. They themselves are stranded in the south…

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[?]rilling South Sea Romance. Astounding Allegation. Plot to Seize a Schooner

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 4

ONE of the most sensational tales of the South Seas ever unfolded—a tale full of thrilling allegations, murder, piracy, treachery, and compulsory…

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Wreck on the Irish Coast

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 5

The steamer Irada, 8124 tons, with a [?] of 22,000 bales of cotton from [?], U.S.A., to Liverpool, was totally smicked on Mizen Head, Cork. The…

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Wreckage Discovered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 4

Wreckage was found by the police and others along various parts of the coast. The Water Police have just recovered a 12-foot oar and boat hook from the ladies'…

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Ferry Steamer Sinks. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 December 1908 · page 3

The new ferry steamer Fred Davis, which was to have commeneed playing between Williamstown and Melbourne to-day, was wreaked six miles north of the Woolie Woolie…

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Late News by Wire. Steamer on Fire. Sydney, Tuesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 December 1908 · page 5

A cable was received in Sydney to-day to the effect that the steamer paparoa, 6683 tons, which left pert Chalmers, New Zealand, for London on November 11th, had put into St. Vincent on fire…

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Coastal Shipwreck. the Frederic Davis Lost

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 December 1908 · page 5

The news reached Sydney on Monday evening of the total loss of the little steamer Frederic Davis off Wilson's Headland, between the Clarence River Heads and Coff's Harbour. She was practically a…

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Cirf on Steamer Paparoa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 December 1908 · page 5

The steamer Paparon, from the [?], Nov. 11, [?] other New Zealand ports, for London, has [?] into St. Vincent Cape Verde Islands, with it is No. 8 hold. The hold has been flooded…

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Steamer on Fire

Singleton Argus · Thursday 31 December 1908 · page 3

The steamer Paparoa, 6683 tons, which left Port Chalmers, New Zealand, for London on .November 11th, has put into St. Vincent on fire. It has been decided…

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