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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1915

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Norwegian Steamer Torpedoed. London, June 25

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 28 June 1915 · page 3

The Norwegian steamer Truma, from Archangel, bound for London, was torpedoed and burned off the Shetland Islands. The crew were saved…

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Norwegian Steamer Torpedoed. London, June 25

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 28 June 1915 · page 3

The Norwegian steamer Truma, from Archangel, bound for London, was torpedoed and burned off the Shetland Islands. The crew were saved…

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The War British Steamer Armenian. Torpedoed by Submarine. Americans Drowned. Sensation in United States. LONDON.July 1

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 July 1915 · page 2

A German submarine torpedoed and sunk F. Leyland and Co.'s steamer Armerian (8825 tons) in the English Channel. It in believed that several of the…

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The War British Steamer Armenian. Torpedoed by Submarine. Americans Drowned. Sensation in United States. LONDON, July 1

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 July 1915 · page 2

A German submarine torpedoed and sunk F. Leyland and co.'s steamer Ar menian (8825 tons) in the English Channel. It is believed that several of the…

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Island Steamer Lost. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 July 1915 · page 2

The steamer Brunner, while engaged in a trading cruise, went ashore on the Island of Abemama in the Gilbert group The crew left the vessel and arrived at…

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Island Steamer Lost. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 July 1915 · page 2

The steamer Brunner, while engaged in a trading cruise, went ashore on the jsland of Abemama in the Gilbert group The crew left the vessel and arrived at…

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British Steamer Armenian. London

Manilla Express · Wednesday 7 July 1915 · page 3

A German submarine torpedoed and sunk F. Leland and Co.'s steamer Armenian (8825 tons) in the English Channel. It is believed that…

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Serious Steamer Collision. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 July 1915 · page 2

A serious collision occured off No:-by's this morning between the [?] Champion and the steamer Poonker. Both vessels were badly damaged…

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Serious Steamer Collision. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 July 1915 · page 2

A serious collision occured off Nobby's this morning between the tug Champion and the steamer Poonbar Both vessels were badly damaged…

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Holt's Latest Surprise. Placed Dynamite on Steamer. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 9 July 1915 · page 2

A report that Holt placed a parcel of dynamite aboard a liner that left New York on Saturday has created a great sepsation at Washington…

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Holt's Latest Surprise. Placed Dynamite on Steamer. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 9 July 1915 · page 2

A report that Holt placed a parcel of lynamite aboard a liner that left New York on Saturday has ereated a great deposition at Washington…

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Cable Board's Schooner Wrecked. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 July 1915 · page 2

A wireless reached Suva stating that the Pacific cable board company's anxiliary schooner is a total wreek. Eight of the crew were rescued, but…

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Cable Board's Schooner Wrecked. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 July 1915 · page 2

A wireless reached Suva stating that the Pacific cable board company's auxiliary schooner is a total wreck. Eight of the crew were rescued, but…

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Pearling Schooner Wrecked. Thirteen Malays Drowned. Would Not Go Off the Reef. PERTH

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 19 July 1915 · page 2

The pearling schooner Alice struck a roof on the West Australian coast, and filled within fifteen minutes. On ascertaining that the reef was only…

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Pearling Schooner Wrecked. Thirteen Malays Drowned. Would Wot Go Off the Reef. PERTH

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 19 July 1915 · page 2

The pearling schooner Alice struck a reef on the West Australian coast, and filled within fifteen minutes. On ascertaining that the reef was only…

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Gichman Steamer Blows Up. Copeniiagen

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 2

Fishermen at Mano Island found th wreckage of a. German stenamer. Th wreckage consisted mostly of ammunitio boxes…

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German Steamer Blows Up. Copenhagen

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 2

Fishermen at Mano Island found the wereekage of a German steamer. The wreekage consisted mostly of ammunition boxes…

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Terrible Chicago Disaster. Steamer Capsizes. CHICAGO, Saturday. Over 1000 People Drowned

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 2

The excursion steamer Eastland overturned at Dark Street pier. It is believed 2500 people were aboard, 300 bodies have been recovered. It is estimated…

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Terrible Chicago Disaster. Steamer Capsizes. Over 1000 People1 Drowned. C[?]CAGO

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 2

The excursion steamer Eastland over turned at Dark Street pier. It is be Heved 2500 people were aboard. 300 bod ies have been recovered. It is estimate…

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Germans Capture Norwegian Steamer. Copenhagen

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 2

The Germans have taken to Cuxhaven the Norwegian steamer Anvers, timber laden bound from Frederikstad to England…

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