Propellor Broken. Drifting Ferry Steamer. SYDNEY
The ferry steamer Lady Scott broke her propellor shaft in Lane Cove River last night. She drifted helplessly for twenty minutes and finally…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1928
181 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 10
Steamer Held Up. Trouble With Firemen. Wellington (N.z.)
Owing to trouble with firemen, the steamer "Manuka," which is en route to Melbourne was held up at Dunedin yesterday. The crew will be paid…
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Joseph Vega, 22 Portuguese sailor, was killed, and another, Joseph Edeleson; had his skull fractured this morning on the steamer Tuscaloosa which…
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A successful coup was carried out here yesterday, when the lighthouse steamer Cape York was manned. The full crew was engaged and loaded…
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The steamer Cape York left Brisbane yesterday, notwithstanding attempts by unionists to prevent the vessel's departure…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cooks Cause Trouble. New Zealand Steamer Delated. Sydney
Owing to trouble with the cooks not having been settled, the steamer "Ulinaroa" did not leave for Auckland to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →SMALLPOX. Reported From Steamer. PERTH
A Chinese fireman aboard the steamer Arendskerk, which arrived at Fremantle from Rotterdam, was found to be suffering from smallpox. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Smallpox on Steamer. Chinese Stoker Stricken
A Chinese fireman aboard the steamer Arendskerk, which arrived at Fremantle from Rotterdam, was found to be suffering from smallpox. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Unsuitable Lifeboat. Trial Run to New York. Sydney
The Dutch unsinkable lifeboat "Schuttvaer," 21 feet long, the result bf 18 years experimentation, left Westminster Bridge for New York to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Was It Hinchcliffe ? Wreckage bad Bodies Reported VANCOUVER
A Maine message reported on Tuesday afternoon that a Canadian aeroplane, searching for Hinchcliffe, sighted what is believed to be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wrecked by a Fireball. Thrilling Experience in Sydney
During a heavy storm which passed over the city and suburbs last night a fireball tore through the home of Mrs. Sam Hudson, of Blakehurst, wrecking…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Thick Rain Steamer Runs Ashore Passengers Rescued Crew Standing by Sydney, Tuesday, 3 p.m
The Hawarra Company's steamer Melimbula ran ashore to-day near Jervis Bay in thick rain.The…
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The steamer Merimbulah which went ashore on the south coast yesterday is expected to become a total wreck…
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The American ship Steelmaker, travelling from Noumea to Honolulu; Was wrecked on. the Mitchell Reef in the Ellice Group. The crew la in no…
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It has been definitely decided to sell' the wrecked Merimbula as she lies, Capt. O'Connor and his crew Will return to Sydney immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Steamer Aground. in Calm Sea. (Reuter's Cable). Suva
A message from the vessel "Steel-taken which is aground on the Mitnell Reef, reported that the ship was [?]o-thirds on the reef. The sea was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →On a Reef Stranded Steamer. Locality Considered Dangerous SYDNEY
The steamer Iron Chief went ashore last night on Mermaid Reef, near Crowdy Head; about 150 miles north of Sydney. The vessel was on her…
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[?] Beach Haw- [?] during a heavy [?] it is expected she will…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Missing Ketch Grave Fears Entertained SYDNEY
Grave fears for entertained at Adelaide for the safety of the Ketch Aerial, which sailed from port Adelaide, on March 23 for Thistle Island…
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