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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1915

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How to Avoid a Wreck

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 4

A tiny leak in a big ship can easily be stopped if taken in time, but if disregarded it will overcome the mightiest vessel and drag her beneath the sea,…

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How to Avoid a Wreck

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 4

A tiny leak in a big ship can easily be stopped if taken in lime, but if disregarded it will overcome the mightiest vessel and drag her beneath the sea,…

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Steamer to Blame for Collision. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

The Admiralty Court found that the collision between the steamer Konoowara and the tug Federal was due to faults on the part of the former, and…

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Steamer to Rlame for Collision. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

The Admiralty Court found that the cllision between the steamer Konoowara and the [?] Federal was due to [?]ults on the part of the former, and…

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Would Not Allow Salvage. German Submarine Torpedoes Steamer LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

A German submarine torpedoed the Norwegian steamer Minerva off Farne Island. Another steamer rescued the crew,…

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Would Not Allow Salvage. German Submarine Torpedoes Steamer LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

A German submarine torpedoed the Norwegian steamer Minerya off Farne Island. Another steamer rescued the crew,…

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Exploring Barque Farm. Wrecked but Crew Saved. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

A wireless message has been received from the captain of the steamer Talune bound from Tonga, and other South, Sea Islands, stating the vessel…

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Exploring Barque Fram. Wrecked but Crew Saved. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

A wireless message has been re[?] ved from the captain of the steamer Talune bound from Tonga, and other South Sea Islands, stating the vessel…

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United States Steamer Sunk. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 2 June 1915 · page 2

The United States steamer Dixiana was torpedoed and sunk off Cape UShant. A Greek vessel picked up the crew alter they had been afloat many…

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United Status Steamer Sunk. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 2 June 1915 · page 5

The United States steamer Dixiana was torpedoed and sunk off Cape Ushant. A Greek vessel picked up the crew after they had been afloat many…

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Wreck of the Barque Fram. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 3 June 1915 · page 2

Particulars of the wreck of the exploring ship Pram show that when the vessel's moorings broke the barque went to pieces in half an hour…

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Wreck of the Barque Fram. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 3 June 1915 · page 2

Particulars of the wreck of the exploring ship Fram show that when the vessel's moorings broke the barque went to pieces In half an hour…

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British Steamer Torpedoed. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 4 June 1915 · page 2

The British steamer Saidteh was torpedoed in the North Sea, and part of the crew were lost. LONDON, Wednesday…

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British Steamer Torpedoed. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 4 June 1915 · page 2

The British steamer Saidieh was tornedoed in the North Sea, and part of the crow were lost. LONDON, Wednesday…

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Swedish Steamer Destroyed. London, June 4

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 7 June 1915 · page 2

An explosion occurred on the Swedish steamer Lapland, 55 miles off Peterhead, Scotland. Iron ore, with which the vessel was loaded was sent flying all…

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Swedish Steamer Destroyed. Off Scotland. LONDON, June 4

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 7 June 1915 · page 2

An explosion occurred on the Swedish steamer Lapland, 55 miles off Peterhead, Scotland. Iron ore, with which the vessel was loaded was sent flying all…

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How to Avoid a Wreck

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 4

A ti[?]y leak in a big ship can easily be stopped if taken in time, but if disregarded it will overcome the mightiest vessel and drag her beneath the sea,…

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Norwegian Steamer Sunk. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 2

A German cruiser sank the Norwegian Steamer Granit, off Christiansand…

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Norwegian Steamer Sunk. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 2

A German cruiser sank the Norwegian steamer Granit, off Christiansand…

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Steamer on a Reef. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

The steamer Amra went ashore on a reef at Fiji to-day. The mail steamer Niagara has gone to her assistance…

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