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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1904

29 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 2

Fought with Sea Serpent. Fearful Monster Encountered by a Fishing Steamer In the forth Sea

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1904 · page 4

When the flailing steamer Glengrant of Fraserburgh returned to port from the fishing grounds in the North tea a few days ago the captain and crew,…

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The Nemesis Wreck

Manilla Express · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 4

The Marine Court found that the lost steamer Nemesis was properly manned and well fitted with necessary equipments…

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Wreck

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 September 1904 · page 4

The four masted barque Saragossa, from Newcastle to Frisco, was wrecked off Cook Islands. Taylor, a sailmaker, was drowned in attempting…

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Latest. Sydney. Wreck of a Barque

Manilla Express · Saturday 1 October 1904 · page 4

The French barque Adolphe was wrecked on an oyster bank at Newcastle this morning, and lies in a very dangerous position. The life…

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THe Wrecked Australia

Manilla Express · Saturday 1 October 1904 · page 4

The hull of the wrecked steamer Australia was sold for £290. The cargo brought £50…

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British Destroyer Ashore. Dazzled by a Searchlight

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 6

During a night attack upon Portsmouth Harbour, arranged for the delectation of Prince Henry of Prussia, the destroyer Teazor went ashore…

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A Wreck

Manilla Express · Saturday 12 November 1904 · page 4

The steamer Maud Weston, from Newcastle to Sydney, was wrecked off North head last night. The crew consisted of nine bands. All were saved…

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Foundered on the Way

Manilla Express · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

The American steamer Donald foundered with all hands on the voyage from Nova Scotia to New York…

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Shipwrecked at Sea

The Moree News · Tuesday 6 December 1904 · page 4

Some few years ago a Swansea [?]was caught in a terrible gale. The cap[?]had his wife on Board and when the wind was still rising be told her to go…

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