Foundering of a Steamer
LONDON, March 27.—The steamer Pelton, 816 tons, while on her way from Newcastle, foundered off the Cornish coast, near Ilfracombe, and 18 lives were lost…
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Foundering of a Steamer. London, March 27
The steamer Pelton, 816 tons, while on her way from Newcastle, foundered off the Cornish coast, near Ilfracombe, and 18 lives were lost…
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During the height of the gale yesterday, the Havre lifeboat put off to a vessel in distress. A heavy sea struck the boat and capsized her. The crew were thrown into the water, and 19…
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HAVRE, March 27.—During the height of the gale yesterday the Havre lifeboat put off to a vessel in distress. A heavy sea, struck the boat and capsized her. The…
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LONDON, March 28.—The Queensland liner, Durham, outward bound, has gone ashore at Praesands, on the Cornwall coast…
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During the height of the gale yesterday the Havre lifeboat put off to a vessel in distress. A heavy sea struck the boat and capsized her. The crew were thrown into…
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THE following particulars of wrecks which have occurred on the coast of New South Wales during the year 1831 are published in the "Government Gazette" for general information:— January 1, Ann, ketch, 28 tons, John Fisher,…
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LONDON March 27.—The gales which are now being experienced with unusual severity along the English coast have proved most destructive to the shipping. The…
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The gales which are now bieng experienced with unusual severity along the English coast have proved most destructive to the shipping. The barque Famenoth, a regular…
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NEWS was received by the port authorities last night of the wreck of the well-known coasting schooner Prima Donna, and the loss of all hands except the master, Frank Lopez, who managed to swim ashore. The…
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The schooner Prima Donna was lost at sea yesterday evening; and it is feared that, with the exception of the captain, all hands have perished. She left Sydney in the afternoon, in ballast, bound for Kiama. When off Bondi, four or five miles from shore,…
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The Queensland liner Durham, outward bound, has gone ashore on the Cornish coast. March 29. The Durham has been safely floated off…
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A telegram has been received from Warmambool this morning, stating that in a heavy squall last might the brig Alexandria, of Melbourne, broke her cables, and went ashore, and is expected to become a…
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We have to record another marine disaster on the coast of New South Wales, only a few miles from Sydney, by Which it is to be feared, five [?]ich have lost their lives. The topsail…
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The steamer Genil arrived at Cairns last night from New Britain. After coaling she will proceed to Sydney. She has the balance of the Marquis De [?]ays' colonists on board, and reports the death…
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The latest advices from Wornambool state that nothing can be done to save the barque Alexandra, 289 tons, which went ashore yesterday in Lady Bay, and is the property of Messrs. Wright and Orr, of…
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The brig Alexandra, 289 tons, belonging to Messrs. Wright and Orr, of Melbourne, went ashore at Lady Bay, Warrnambool, this morning, and is expected to become a total wreck. She parted her starboard anchor…
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The barque Vindex, 290 tons, timber laden for Sydney, has been totally wrecked at Kaiapara Heads. All hands were saved. The hull of the vessel was insured for £1500, and her cargo for £750…
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Nothing of consequence has been discovered in reference to the wreck of the Prima Donna additional to what we have already published. She capsized, as already stated, in a squall, and the…
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