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Mid North Coast · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1915

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Italian Steamer Submarined

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 14

It is reported from Syracuse that an enemy submarine torpedoed the Italian steamer Bormida. The passengers are safe…

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Mail Steamer Tragedy. Fate of Two Immigrants. Coffin and Gaol

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 20 November 1915 · page 6

On the desk of the manager of the New York World is the American aphorism "Life is one damn thing after the other." The passengers by…

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Greek Steamer Confiscated

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 November 1915 · page 14

A Naples message states that the Italian Government confiscated a Greek steamer carrying 120 barrels of benzine and submarine supplies…

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Swedish Steamer Torpedoed in the North Sea. Another Swedish Vessel Missing

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 December 1915 · page 11

The Germans torpedoed the Swedish steamer Sabrine in the North Sea. She was carrying Scotch coal. Another Swedish vessel is missing…

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British-india Steamer Umeta Sunk in Mediterranean. Five Officers and 47 Lascars Missing

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 14

The British-India steamer Umeta was sunk in the Mediterranean. Five officers and forty-seven Lascars are missing…

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Steamer Founders

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 11

Allan Taylor's steamer "Wandra" foundered during heavy weather on a trip from Moruya to Sydney, while off Perpendicular. The crew escaped in the…

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