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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1893

15 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers

Wrecked. London, January 17

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1893 · page 3

A schooner from England to Baltimore was wrecked on the coast of Florida. The crew lashed themselves to the riggings, but all expired save one, who went mad shortly…

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A Steamer Sunk. Sydney, January 31

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

The steamer Ramornie sank at South Grafth wharf yesterday while taking in cargo…

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A Steamer Wr[?] London [?]

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 2

The Anchor Liner Trina[?] lost off the Spanish coast. the crew were drewned…

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A Brig Wrecked. Sydney, March 10

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 2

The brig Hebe, bound to Newcastle, was caught in heavy gale and the captain beached her to save the lives of the crew. She is a total wreck on the beach between Stockton…

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A Schooner Seized. Auckland, March 17

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 2

The schooner Norval has been seized by the natives of Penhyrn Island owing to a dispute regarding the purchase money…

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Washed Ashore. Auckland (N.z.), March 17

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 2

The hall of a vessel apparently about 500 tons, bottom upwards, has been washed ashore at South Head…

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Wreckage Found. Sydney, July 18

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 July 1893 · page 3

The wreckage of the ketch Sarah Ann has been found on the coast of Schoutel Island. It is feared the crew perished…

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The Hilda Wreck. Sydney, July 25

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 July 1893 · page 2

The Marine Board found that the wreck of the steamer Hilda was caused through the default of Captain Phillipson, who is new called upon to show cause why his certificate…

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Dynamite Outrage. Attempt to Blow Up a Steamer. Brisbane, July 28

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 July 1893 · page 3

Early this morning when the steamer Aramac was nearing Brisbane a terrific explosion occurred in the steerage completely wrecking the forecabin, and filling the air…

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Disabled Steamer. Sydney, August 1

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 August 1893 · page 3

Considerable excitement was caused in Sydney to-day by a report that u. China steamer was off Bellina in distress, drifting on to the coast. It turned out to be the…

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Supposed Wreck. Sydney, October 3

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 October 1893 · page 3

Heavy gales have prevailed recently on the coast of New Zealand. It is feared the barque Evelyn, with a cargo of 1700 tons of coal, from Newcastle to Lyttleton, has been…

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Telegrams. International. Wreck of the Miowera. London, October 18

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 3

The steamer Miowera, from Sydney to Vancouver, is on the rocks at Honolulu. Little hope is entertained of getting her off. The passengers and crew are safe…

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A Missionary Steamer. London, November 13

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1893 · page 2

The London Missionary Society's new steamer, for South Sea work, has been launched at Glasgow…

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A Terrible Hurricane. Many Vessels Wrecked. 300 Persons Drowned. London, November 20

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 November 1893 · page 2

The hurricane in Great Britain was still raging yesterday. Several large vessels and numerous coasters have been wrecked. It is estimated that two hundred people have been…

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Shipwreck. London, December 7

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 December 1893 · page 3

The cargo steamer Jason foundered at the entrance to Boston harbour, 36 of the crew being drowned…

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