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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shipwrecks & the sea
370 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 19
A telegram from Brisbane states that Captain Hammer, of Messrs. Howard Smith and Sons' steamer Barrabool, which has arrived there from Newcastle, reports that on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →It is reasonable to talk of wrecks; it is seasonable to talk of lifeboats, one of the latest of which is a jet propelled patent as shown in the accompanying sketch. This…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A wire received from Wollongong last night stated:—"A vessel has been burning Bluelights and firing rockets in the vicinity of Bellambi Beef, and a tug has been sent out…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—With regard to the letter signed "Sailor's Wife," I would like to state that I, too, have read the report of the Russell public meeting,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →As was generally anticipated the hurricane of the 5th inst. did a tremendous amount of damage, and vessels continue to arrive daily reporting its devastating influence…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A deputation, comprising Messrs. Hughes, Dick, and Black, Ms.P., Mr. S. Smith (secretary Seamen's Union), and Captain M'Kenzie waited on the Colonial Secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An inquiry was opened at the Custom House yesterday, before the local Marine Board, touching the loss of the steamer Merksowrth, which foundered…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Further particulars of the wreck of the steamer Saxonia show that the vessel arrived at Wollongong at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Sydney. She…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—Touching the subject of Mr. Russell's conduct at this sad occurrence, kindly allow me to express my views on the matter. I certainly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The ketch Lanedowne, Capt Neilson, entered the harbour late on Saturday night in a dismasted condition in tow of the tug Protector, from the Clarence River. Captain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Henry Giles, of the Central Hotel, Newcastle, writes:—"A subscription list has been started on behalf of the widow and family of the late A. Cargell, chief cook of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir.—I have waited to see what other antic disposition would be put on by the concerned in connection with my letter of the 9th, and the only one to the rescue is Major…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The brigantine Arat[?]pu has gone ashore near Whangamata. One of the crew Jones was drowned in an attempt to take a line ashore. The others on board were saved…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The steamer Tuscarora, the largest oil-tank steamer ever built, was launched from Sir James Laing's shipyard, Deptford Sunderland, recently A tremendous crowd witnessed the launch. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Advices from Port Stephens state that the schooner Amelia White was successfully floated on Monday night. The steamer Tablee was in attendance all the day laying…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The president of the Adelaide Marine Board has received a telegram from Port Lincoln stating that Captain Cowan, of the ketch Ariel, has arrived there, and reports the total wreck of the ketch at Wedge…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On Friday next, at 10 a m. the Marine Board will begin an inquiry into the circumstances attending the wreck of the steamer Maitland which occurred near Broken Bay recently, and by which many lives…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Admiralty Court at Aden has concluded its inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the wreck of the P and O. Co.'s steamer China off Azalea Point. Perim The Court has suspended the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Marine Board this morning opened an inquiry into the loss of the steamer Maitland. The first witness called was Richard James Skinner, master of the vessel, who was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →LONDON, Friday.—Cables from Calcutta state that the British-India Company's steamer Mecca has foundered at sea after having been in…
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