Wreck of the Coromandel
The Anglian, which arrived at Sydney on Saturday, brought news that the barque Coromandel, which stranded at Westport (N.Z.) recently, whilst towing out bound for Valparaiso coal laden, had…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1896
305 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 16
Wreckage at the Chatham Islands
A letter just received from the Chatham Islands states that the wreckage washed up in February last it believed to be from the barque Graemere, which was wrecked near Wellington last December…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Appointment to the Pilot Steamer
The Sydney Marine Board had appointed Captain Anderson, of the barque Tamerlane, to the position of second officer of the pilot steamer Captain Cook, vice Captain Hay, resigned…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cholera Aboard the Steamer Argus. Inspection at Adelaide. Adelaide
THE health officer boarded the steamer Argus at the Semaphore this morning, and made inquiries concerning the cases of cholera, which had ended fatally on board during…
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About 9 o'clock on Friday night a steamer anchored close in at Lang's Point, near Watson's Bay. It is supposed that she got too close in, as she let go both her port and starboard anchors when about…
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On March 4th, in latitude 35deg 47min south and longitude 8deg 19min east, the captain of the ship Andora, now at Brisbane, reports passing a wreck with masts and bulwarks gone and decks apparently…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Wreck of the Tug Harrington.—marine Board Decision
The Sydney Marine Board delivered its reserved decision yesterday afternoon regarding the loss of the steam tug Harrington which was wrecked on March 20 last whilst crossing the Bellinger bar. The board…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Explosion on the Steamer Karaweera
On the last trip of the steamer Karaweere from Port Kembla to Adelaide an explosion took place on board. The Karaweera left Port Kembla on the 22nd ultimo, and all went well till the 26th. when an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Steamer Colac
The steamer Colac, of the Adelaide Steamship Company's line, has recently undergone her periodical overhaul. The bulkheads and bunkers, with all the water tanks, have been restored. The stock fittings…
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The steamer Maggie Johnson will leave Cockle Creek wharf at 9 a m, and Railway wharf at 9.30 for Toronto, Belmont, and Swansea…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Fine Work of the Lifeboat
The coxswain and crew of the lifeboat deserve every credit for the really masterly way in which the boat was handled. When the Irresistible rounded to the men were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wreck of the Condong. the Karoola Ashore. Loss of Two Lives
Following close on the exciting events in connection with the foundering of the Byron, a telegram from Port Stephens informs us that the barquentine Karoola and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Armenian Trouble. Refugees on a French Steamer. Attempted Arrests
LONDON, Friday.—The Turkish police attempted yesterday to arrest a number of Armenians who had taken refuge on a French steamer at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Terrific Storm. Foundering of the Steamer Byron. All Hands Saved. a Plucky Rescue. Splendid Work. Exciting Scenes
DURING the heavy southerly gale which raged on Saturday and Sunday fears were entertained for the safety of vessels on the coast, fears which unfortunately were but too fully…
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News to hand by the R.M.S. Parramatta states that the iron ship Carnarvonshire, bound from San Francisco, with a cargo of wheat, went ashore at Yokame Point, Castle Townsend, and was expected…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Wreck of the Byron. Care of the Crew
THE crew of the Byron were comfortably housed at the Sailors' Home yesterday, and upon inquiry it was found that they were all in good health and spirits, although…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Condong and Karoola Wrecks. Captains' Reports. Death of Two Men. Nelson's Bay
WITH regard to the wrecks of he schooner Condong and the barquentine Karoola on Hannah Bay Beach, near Morna Point, Captain Harris, of the schooner Condong, states:…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shipping Disasters. Karoola and Condong Wrecks. Statement of the Mate
THE steamer Gosford arrived from Port Stephens last night, where she has been weather bound since Saturday. Through the kindness of Captain Hunt, the mate of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →General News. the Newcastle Lifeboat
AT the last weekly meeting of the local Marine Board a recommendation was made to the Sydney Marine Board to the effect that a cable be sent to England at once, ordering a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Accident to the Steamer Time
When the steamer Time was leaving Sydney on Thursday morning, outward bound to Newcastle, one of the boiler doors blew off, and the steamer had to anchor in Chowder Bay. The damage done was…
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