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Mid North Coast · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1922

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News of the World. Chinese Pirates. British Steamer Held Up. New York

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 3

A Hongkong message states the crew and passengers of the British steamer Sai An arrived with a sensational story of the capture of their vessel by…

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A Southerly Buster. Steamer Drags Anchors. Wall Collapses. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 November 1922 · page 3

A strong southerly swept over the city last night. The steamer Toronto dragged her anchors, but a Naval tug [?]fast saved her from collision with the…

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Sprung a Leak Steamer Williams Beached. Crew's 20 Mile Walk

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 29 November 1922 · page 1

Incidents which culminated in the beaching of the small steamer Williams on Stockton Beach in a sinking condition were related by her master on…

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