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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1883

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The Steamer Duke of Buccleuch. London, Feb. l6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1883 · page 7

The steamer Duke of Buccleuch sailed to-day for Queensland ports…

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Wreck of the Francis Hixson

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1883 · page 3

In this case me President reported that the Board bad come to the conclusion that the vessel was lost in consequence of her having sprung a leak by striking on something on the Richmond…

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Wreck of the Brig Nile

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1883 · page 3

The following evidence was taken respecting the wreck of the brig Nile, which occurred at Kiama on the 12th instant:-- Captain Kenny, master of the brig, gave…

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Wreck of a Schooner. All Hands Saved

Evening News · Monday 5 March 1883 · page 3

The well-known coasting schooner Huntley Castle, bound from Myall River for Sydney, witha cargo of timber, went ashore at half-past 10 o'clock last night on the rocks at Port Stephens, and shortly…

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WRECK of a Coasting Schooner

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 March 1883 · page 3

The schooner Huntley Castle, whilst on her way from the Myall River to Sydney with a cargo of timber, went ashore on the rocks at Port Stephens, at 10.30 on Sunday nigh, and became a total…

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The Steamer Duke of Buccleuch. Port Said, March 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1883 · page 7

The steamer Duke of Buccleuch sailed on the 2nd instant, outwards…

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Sinking of the German Mail Steamer Cimbria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1883 · page 4

A horrible piece of news comes from Hamburg. On January 19 the mail steamer Cimbris, with a crew of 110 hands and 380 passengers from Hamburg to New York, was run into by the English steamer Sultan, hailing, it would…

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Wreck of the Steamer Gulf of Finland. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1883 · page 8

Sir,—An the Gulf of Finland (s.) was bound to this colony when her wreek occurred, and as many porsous have lost money by the destitution and disuppearance of carge which was on board at the time, it will interest a good many of…

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Grounding of the Schooner Adonis. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Ballina

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1883 · page 8

The Schooner Adonis, coal laden, crossed in on the 6th, and took the ground on the south side of the channel, but after one hour's detention floated and sailed into the riyer, Where she now lies full of water. having Sprung a leak…

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Sinking of the German Mail Steamer Cimbria

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 441

A horrible piece of news comes from Hamburg. On January 19 the mail steamer Cimbria, with a crew of 110 hands and 380 passengers from Hamburg to New York, was run into by the English steamer Sultan, hailing, it would…

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The New England Wreck. Presentation to the Sailors. Grafton

Evening News · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 5

There was a large attendance it the School of Arts last night to witness the presentation of testimonials to the three brave sailors of the C. Walker, and to John Lemaire, the…

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“Wrecker’s” Pars. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 4

SIR,—I am not an ardent admirer and copyist of the eccentric, absurd, and crude remarks of the Sydney “Bulletin.” Your anonymous scribbler “Wrecker,” however. seems to be…

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The Steamer Pacific in Distress

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 March 1883 · page 3

A matter has transpired in connection with the steamer Pacific, belonging to Mr Jeanueret, which deserves the attention of the Marine Board. The Pacific was put on for a trip between Sydney and…

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Wreck of the Huntley Castle

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 March 1883 · page 3

In reference to the wreck of the Huntley Castle, which took place off Point Stephen on the 4th instant, several witnesses were examined. From the evidence of the master and members of…

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Wreck of a Brig. Supposed Loss of All Hands. Newcastle

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1883 · page 4

The barque Victoria, Captain Shimmin, just arrived from Hobart, reports having passed a vessel, keel upwards. He launched his boats and pulled round her, but was unable to get the…

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Wreck of a Schooner. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Friday 16 March 1883 · page 2

The schooner Amy Robsart, 79 tons, which traded to this port, is reported lost on February 28 four miles south of the Pieman River. All hands were saved…

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Reported Loss of a Schooner. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 March 1883 · page 8

The schooner Amy Robsart, 79 tons, a well-known trader to th[?] port, is reported lost on the 28th ultimo, four miles south of the Pieman River—all hands saved…

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Wreck of a Steamer

Evening News · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 4

LONDON, March 9.—News has been received of the wreck of the Copenhagen, bound to America. She met with terrific weather, and foundered; 65 persons were drowned…

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Reported Loss of a Schooner. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 520

The schooner Amy Robsart, 79 tone, a well-known trader to this port, is reported lost on the 28th ultimo, four miles south of the Pieman River—all hands saved…

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Wreck of the Steamer Copenhagen. London, March 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 11

News has been received of the wreck of the Copenhagen, bound to America. She met with terrific weather, and foundered; 65 persons were drowned…

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