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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1886

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Grounding of the Steamer Lindus. [By Telbgraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1886 · page 10

Last night, at high water, as the steamer Lindus was leaving the harbour for Melbourne, with 2304 tons of coal, being towed by the tug Challenge, she grounded on the sand-pit near the northern breakwater. Two tugs have…

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The WRECK of the Schooner Upolu

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 May 1886 · page 4

The following interesting narrative of the wreck of the above vessel, and the subsequent events until the crew and passengers were picked up, have been supplied to the Brisbane Courier by Mr. W. Clutterback, a passenger:—…

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Wreck of the Upolu. Marine Board Decision. Brisbane, This Day

Globe · Friday 7 May 1886 · page 3

The Marine Board at Townsville gave their decision yesterday concerning the loss of the schooner Upolu, on the Barrier Reef, on April 24. It was as…

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National Shipwreck Relief Society

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 May 1886 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the National Shipwreck Relief Society of New South Wales was held at the Exchange yesterday afternoon, when there were present:--…

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The National Shipwreck Relief Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 May 1886 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the National Shipwreck Relief Society of New South Wales took place in the Exchange yesterday afternoon, Mr. M. H. Stephan, Q.C., presiding. There were also present Mr. Walter Buzacott, Mr. Thomas…

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Grounding of the Steamer Lindus. Newcastle

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 981

Last night, at high water, as the steamer Lindus was leaving the harbour for Melbourne, with 2304 tons of coal, being towed by the tug Challenge, she grounded on the sandspit near the northern breakwater. Two tugs have…

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Loss of the Schooner Upolu. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 14

A telegram from Cooktown states that the school[?] Upolu, which was lately wrecked at Trinity opening was boarded by Harris, census collector, who found that the cargo, consisting of island trade, had been jettiso[?]…

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Wreck of a Steamship. a Terrible Scene

Evening News · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 3

A telegram sent from Queenatown (Ireland) to a London paper on March 15 said: The Cunard Royal Mail steamer Gallia, which called off here this morning from New York, brings particulars of the…

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Loss of the Ketch Champion. Decision of the Board

Globe · Tuesday 11 May 1886 · page 3

At the enquiry held to-day (Captain Broomfield presiding), the Board found that this vessel, in the endeavour to shift to a more secure berth inside the bar…

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The French Convict Steamer in Newcastle

Globe · Tuesday 11 May 1886 · page 8

The French s.s. San Martin. which arrived in Newcastle on Friday evening, has been kept rigidly closed to the public, and has excited much interest and speculation…

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The Wreck of the Esk. Captain Evans' Certificate Cancelled. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1886 · page 8

Ani inquiry into the recent stranding of the steamer Esk was held to-day, before two nautical assessors, the Police Magistrate, and Mr. Campbell, of the Customs Department, Launceston. After a patient inquiry, the Court…

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The Robbery on Board the Steamer Namoi. [By Telegraph.) (From Our Own Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1886 · page 11

No clue has yet been obtained to the mysterious robbery on Saturday night an board the Namoi. Mr. Kirkaldy, manager of the Newcastle Evening Call, gave the chief steward his watch and money to the amount of £40, which,…

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The Steamer Glaucus

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1886 · page 5

BRISBANE. Thursday.--The total cost of refitting the steamer Glanens for sea, including, expenses of floating and docking, are estimated at £10,000 She is still in dock, and Messrs…

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Wreck of the Levi Stevens. (By Cable.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1886 · page 5

Auckland, Thursday.--News has been received of the total wreck of the American brigantine Levi Stevens on Suwarrow Island, with it cargo of lumber. The crew were…

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The Wreck of the Esk. Hobart

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1886 · page 1008

An inquiry into the recent stranding of the steamer Esk was held to-day, before two nautical assessors, the Police Magistrate, and Mr. Campbell, of the Customs Department, Launceston. After a patient inquiry, the Court…

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Accident to the Steamer Mangana. (By Cable.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 May 1886 · page 6

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Wreck of a Barque. Terrible Sufferings of the Crew. Brisbane, This Day

Globe · Tuesday 18 May 1886 · page 5

The French Consul and the Queensland Government have received telegrams from Rockhampton announcing the total wreck on May 9 of the French barque Guichen,…

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Terrible Cyclones. Towns Wrecked. People Killed

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1886 · page 8

St. Cloud and St. Rapido, two towns in Minnesota, were swept by a terrible destructive cyclone on the afternoon of April 14. The toon of Coon Rapids was also laid in nuns. At St. Cloud forty persons were…

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Wreck of the French Barque Guichen. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1886 · page 8

Captain Guervel and four of the crew of the French barque Guichen, arrived at Rockhampton, on Saturday night. They report that the Guichen was wrecked on the 9th instant, at Bird Island. One boat was…

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Wreck of a Frence Barque. Five of the Cr[?] Drowned. by [?]S

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 May 1886 · page 6

BRISBANE, Monday.--The Ce[?] Secretary has [?] the…

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