Steamer in Danger. Coal Bunkers on Fire
The State steamer Kwinana arrived at Perth from Fremantle with her bunkers of coal afire. The vessel is now in a critical…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921
42 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 3
Wreck of the Santa Isabel Appalling Scenes. a Big Death Roll. Many Survivors Horribly Mutilated 60 Children Lost. Captain Remains to Last. London
The "Times" correspondent states that the wreck of the Santa Isabel was attended by appalling scenes. Glen and women were struggling…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dirty Hold. Mall Steamer Held Up
The steamer Makura, which was to have left Auckland for Sydney last night, was held up owing to trouble with the waterside workers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cargo Ashore
A large quantity of redwod, which was washed ashore at Green Cape has been identified as portion of the cargo of the American schooner Inca, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Esmonde Ashore. Preparing for Departure
Mr. Esmonde, by arrangement with the Federal authorities, spent several hours ashore yesterday, transacting private business…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →To-day's Telegrams. Schooner Capsiees. Seven Men Missing. Sydney
The schooner expired off Wellington Heade (N.Z.) yesterday morning. It is believed seven men were aboard, and that they last their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Schooner Capsized, Occupants Drowned
Sydney, Monday.—A schoo[?] [?] off Wellington Heads, New Zealand, on Sunday morning. It is believed seven men were aboard and lost their [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →World Largest Steamer
The White Star line has purchased the ex-German liner Bismarck, the largest steamer in the world, from the Reparation Commission, for the New York…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Smallpox on Steamer
The steamer Kanowna, en route to Australia from the East, landed a smallpox patient at Hong Kong and two suspected cases at Thursday Island…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Phosphorus on Steamer
A block in a pipe on board the steamer Riverina necessitated the calling in of a plumber, who discovered a one pound stick of phosphorus which…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Land Bill Wrecks Loans
It is learned in financial circles that Sir J. Nivison has informed Mr. Storey that it is useless enquiring for loans in London if the Land Bill goes on the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Ketch Wrecked. All Hands Saved
The ketch Eleanora has been wrecked at Flinders Group. All hands were saved…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stripped of Sails. Schooner in Gale
The schooner John and William which was reported missing arrested at Greymouth, New Zealand. She had been blown out of her course and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Strange Reunion Mother and Son. Introduced on Steamer
A remarkable coincidence happened during the voyage of the A.L.S.N. company steamer, Wyandra to Sydney [?] Queensland ports last week…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Schooner Wrecked. Crew Saved
During a cyclonic disturbance in Queensland, the schooner Seaform was wrecked. The crew were saved…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wreck of Tasman. Passengers Landed Safely
Further particulars of the wreck of the steamer Tasman, on the New Zealand Coast, show that the crew and passengers escaped in their night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ashore at Byron Bay. Wollongbar's Cargo
The steamer Wollongbar, which is ashore at Byron Bay, has a cargo on board valued at £70,000…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Quarrel on Steamer. Engineer Shot
During a quarrel aboard the steamer Mahia, at Port Chalmers, N.Z., Alfred Pottinger, fourth engineer, was shot in the chest, allegedly by Howard…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Wrecked Benalla. Dancing in Pyjamas and Night-gowns. London
The passengers on the Bcnalla were not allowed to leave the deck until the vessel had been beached. They were only partially dressed, and many…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Steamer Service with Italy
Sydney, Monday.—The sou of the exPrime Minister of Italy, Signor Orlando, is visiting Australia with view, of establishing direct steamer service…
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