Greycliffe Disaster Caused by Steamer Tahiti. Finding of Marine Court
"The approximate cause of the collision between the Union steamer Tahiti and the ferry steamer Greycliffe, on November 3, 1927, was the…
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23 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 2
Thirty Miners Trapped Explosion Wreck Mine MONTREAL
Thirty miners were trapped when an expiosion occurred in a mine at West Frankfurt, Illinois, U.S.A., The officials at present are unable to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wreck on Alaska Coast. Three Hundred Persons Aboard. SEATTLE
The Alaska Packers' Association ship, Star of Falcand, with a crew of 40 whites and 280 Chinese, en route to the Behring Sea fishing grounds…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wreck on New Zealand Coast Sydney, Tuesday Noon
A fish, laden trawler went ashore on the rocky coast, near Coramandel Peninsular, New Zealand, and is expected to become a total loss. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stranded Steamer. May be Refloated. NEWCASTLE
There is a possibility of the stranded steamer, Uralla, being refloated from Stockton beach, shortly. The vessel moved about twelve feet…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →German Steamer Rescues Polish Airmen. Berlin
The steamer, Samoas, rescued the Polish airmen, Idzikowshi and Kubala, who were attempting to fly from Paris to New York, non-stop. They…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wreck on Mexican Coast. Vancouver
A message from San Pedro says that the mail liner Ecuador has grounded at Cape Lazarus, on the Mexican Coast, with 100 passengers and 75 of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coastal Steamer Sinks. The Crew Saved. SYDNEY, Friday Noon
The costal steamer, Kallawata, sprang a leak, off Newport, early this morning, and sank within 30 minutes. The crew was saved…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Storm Wrecked Florida. The Toll of the Hurricane. New York
It is now possible to get some idea of the extent of the devastation caused by the tornado which swept portions of the State of Florida. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Britannia Pictures "Shipwrecked"
For all who like thrilling secene fare our advice is not to miss seeing "Ship wrecked." a new Metropolitan feature picture, featuring Seena owen and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Two Brothers Killed Pumping Plant Wrecked
At Stony Crossing near Wakool River, about twenty miles from Swan Hill, an explosion occurred on Tuesday morning, when one man was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Arctic Steamer Missing. With Sixty Aboard. EDMONTON
The Arctic steamer, Distributer, with 30 passengers and about 30 of a crew, is eight days overdue at Fort Smith. The vessel left Aklakvik, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand Steamer Held Up. Sydney, Friday Noon
A message from Melbourne states that the steamer Ulimaroa, which was to have left New Zealand at noon, was held up, owing to inability to secure a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Coastal Steamer. Almost Wrecked Near Amoy. SHANGHAI
The British coaster, Kkangse, struck a submerged rock, in the vicinity of Amoy, during a gale, yesterday. It is believed a Japanese…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Passanger Steamer Burned. Sydney, Tuesday Noon
The passenger steamer Reliance, was burned to the water's edge, near Port Stephens, yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Steamer's Perilous Position. Sydney, Friday Noon
The steamer Arapawa had a sensational experience while crossing the bar, at Manukau, New Zealand. As a result of the machinery…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Japanese Liner Ashore. Wool Cargo Aboard. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon
The latest report from Thursday Island states that the stranded steamer Tango Maru, which went ashore, is in a serious position, and there…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Piracy in China. British Steamer Looted. SHANGHAI
The British steamer, Shasi, 2300 tons, was pirated between Shanghai and Hankow. The pirates, 32 in number, disguised as deck passengers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wrecked Passenger Vessel. Good Rescue Work. New York
The latest message from the rescuing vessels report that all the passengers of the Vestris have been picked up, except the occupants of one…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Wrecked Vestris. More About the Inquiry. New York
At the inquiry into the inspection of the Vestris, Edward Keans, inspector, admitted that six coal ports were not thoroughly inspected. He…
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