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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1890

1,330 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 67

The Recent Disastrous Storm. the Hally Bayly in the Gale. Arrival of the Konoowarra. a Terrible Ordeal. 93 Hours from Brisbane. Dismantled, Twice Deserted, and Twice Rescued. In a Cyclone. A German Sheers Off--Courageous Conduct--Safe Arrival. Heavy Rain--High Seas--A Wrecked Ship Sighted. The Ship Electra

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 February 1890 · page 6

THE schooner Hally Bayly, belonging to Messrs. Kelly and Williams, of this city, reached Port Jackson at 5 o'clock this morning in tow of Huddart, Parker, and…

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The Wrecked Riverina

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 February 1890 · page 5

The following particulars have been received from Captain Hall, the marine surveyor:-- Riverina total wreck. Coming to Sydney with crew, 1500 cases brandy…

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The Wreck of the Riverina. the Vessel Abandoned--the Crew En Route to Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 February 1890 · page 4

As was anticipated, the steamer Riverina, which went ashore at Island Point, near Ram Head, has been abandoned as a total wreck. The Superintendent of Telegraphs yesterday…

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The Wrecked Barque Glenrosa. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 February 1890 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Monday.--The barque Glenrosa, which is ashore at Cupo Banks, has been abandoned. Between 500 and 600 tons of cargo have been recovered and there are about 1300…

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The Late Storm. the Wrecked Steamer Riverina. Arrival of the Dismasted Vessel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 8

The steamer Burrumbeet arrived yesterday morning, some hours later than she was expected, with the dismasted schooner Hally Bayley in low. The Burrumbeet, after landing her Hobart passengers, proceeded…

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Maritime Disasters. the Dismasted Schooner Hally Bayley. the Masts Rolled Out of Her -- a Terrible Experience

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 5

A sorry spectacle did the schooner Hally Bayley present when she was towed into Port Jackson yesterday by the steamer Burrumbeet. With only the stumps of the lower masts and…

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The Steamer Menmuir in a Gale. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 7

The steamer Menmuir arrived in Moreton Bay yesterday after encountering very heavy weather outside. The captain reports that he arrived off Cape Moreton on Saturday afternoon and took the…

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A Steamer Destroyed by Fire. Burned to the Water's Edge. Attempt to Sink Her. Escape of the Crew-- Explosion of a Powder Magazine--Escape in Scant Clothing. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 6

The steamer Paringa, owned by Messrs. C. Fuller aud Co., Murray River traders, caught fire and was burned to the water's edge at Overland Corner. Captain Fuller…

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The Wreck of the Riverina. Arrival of the Crew. Prospects of Salvage

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 6

The steamer Aldinga, which was despatched last Wednesday to the scene of the wreck of the steamer Riverina, at Ram Head, on the Victorian coast, with Captain Hall, marine surveyor for…

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The Wreck of the Riverina

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

It was quite expected that the Aldinga, with the shipwrecked crew of the steamer Riverina, would have reached Sydney by midnight yesterday, but a message from Jervis Bay gave her as passing Jervis Bay…

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A Mysterious Wreck

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 8

A strange sight was seen from the steamer Konoowarra. When the Konnowarra made the land at Smoky Cape, after standing out to sea through the exceptionally heavy gale that was raging, a vessel was…

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The Wreck of the Glen Rosa. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 7

The captain and mate of the Glen Rosa left the vessel with the stevedores for Port Adelaide, in order, it is believed, to be present at the Marine Board inquiry…

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The Wreck of the Riverina. Arrival of the Aldinga in Sydney. Latest News from the Ill-fated Ship. Hard and Fast on the Rooks-- Passengers Luggage Secured-- Saving the Cargo

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 5

THE steamer Aldinga, which left here last week for the scene of the stranded steamer Riverina, returned to Sydney at 7 o'clock this morning, with the officers…

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Supposed Wreck at Smoky Cape

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 5

What appeared to be the wreck of some large vessel was sighted by Captain Smith, of the steamer Konoowarra, near Smoky Cape, on the northern coast, at 6 a.m. on Monday. The…

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Wreck of the Ketch Evelyn. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 7

The ketch Evelyn, 61 tons, laden with explosives and cement, left Moreton Bay on 29th January for Maryborough, having on board Captain Anderson, the owner, his wife, and a crew of four. A heavy gale…

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The Smoky Cape Wreck

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 8

Immediately the news was reported by the steamer Konoowarra that something had been seen resembling the masts and loosened sails of a large vessel, the hull of which was supposed to be submerged, the president…

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The Glenrosa Wreck

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 8

It has repeatedly been urged that the Glenrosa, the barque bound to Brisbane from London, and lost off the South Australian coast, was neglected as to tug assistance. The chairman of the Adelaide Tug Company referred to it at the last…

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Wreck of the Riverina. Interview with the Surgeon. No Hope of Saving the Vessel. A Week at the Wreck--Striking the Rock--Knocked to the Floor-- A Cool Crowd--How the Time Was Spent

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 8

AMONG those who came up by the Aldinga from the wreck of the Riverina was Dr. F. W. Kane, surgeon on board the unlucky vessel, and brother of Dr. R. E. Kane, of…

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The Supposed Wreck at Smoky Cape

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 5

The signalman at Trail Bay telegraphs to the president of the Marine Board:-- "Re reported wreck near Smoky Cape, I have made inquiries at lighthouse, it anything is to be…

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