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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1892

1,117 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 56

Barque Wrecked

Evening News · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 2

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.—News was received here yesterday of the total wreck of the barque Star of Erin, on Waipapu reef, on Saturday at mid-night. The Star of Erin left the Bluff for London…

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Wreck of the Parnell. Marine Board Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 7

The Marine Board yesterday afternoon held an inquiry at the offices, Custom-house, Circular Quary, into the cause of the total wreck of the brigantine Parnell, on the 23rd October last, at German New…

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Wreck of Tee Barque Star of Erin. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 5

The barque Star of Erin, Captain Hopkins, which left the Bluff on Saturday bound for London, has been wrecked at Waipapa Reef. All on board were saved. The cargo waa insured…

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New Zealand. Wreck of the Barque Star of Erin

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Monday. -- The barque Star of Erin, which left the Bluff for London on Saturday, was totally wrecked at midnight the same night on the Waipapa Reef. This…

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The Wreck of the Star of Erin. London, Feb. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1892 · page 5

The wool cargo of the barque Star of Erin, which has been wracked on the Waipapa Reef, off the New Zealand Coast, is insured with Lloyd's underwriters under…

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Ocean Steamer Bock at Port Adelaide

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1892 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday. --Notwithstanding the failure of previous syndicates to float a company on the London market to construct a dock for the accommodation of ocean…

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Wreck of the Brigantine Ryno

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1892 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday. --The steamer Richmond, which reached Auckland to-day from her usual island trip, brings information of the total wreek of the brigantine…

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Jack Tars Ashore

Evening News · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 3

Throe men of warsmen of H.M.S. Ringdove, named William B. Lewis, Charles W. Oakstaff, 21, and James Sherbert, 25, were charged before Mr. J. Giles, D.S.M., at the Central Police Court…

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Sailors Ashore. a Fractured Leg. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 2

A somewhat curious disturbance occurred in Newcomen-street last night. A dispute arose between two sailors, and they agreed to fight it out. One of them, named…

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The Whaleback Steamer Disabled

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 8

A great deal was thought and said of the Charles W. Wetmore the whaleback steamer that made the voyage acress the Atlantic, and astonished the Mersey people. Her voyage back home was a protracted one, and faith was…

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Wreck of the Barque Star of Erin

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 15

THE barque Star of Erin, Captain Hopkins, which left the Bluff on Saturday bound for London (we learn by telegram from Auckland), has been wrecked at Waipapa Reef. All on board were…

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The Endea[?]our Ashore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1892 · page 4

A telegram posted yesterday at the head office of the telegraph department, and dated Brunswick Heads, says:— "Whilst crossing in the steamer Endeavour got on the [?]cks, and there are no hopes of floating her off at…

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Wreck of the Endeavor

Evening News · Monday 15 February 1892 · page 3

News was received in town yesterday from the Brunswick River stating that Mr. Alexander Kethel's steamer Endeavor had gone ashore on the rocks when crossing in, and that no hopes were…

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Wreck of the Endeavor. Vessel Broken Up. Crew Saved

The Australian Star · Monday 15 February 1892 · page 4

THE steamer Endeavor, which arrived at Brunswick Diver yesterday from Sydney, via Byron Bay, and drifted ashore on North Head, has become a total wreck, and is now…

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Wreck of the Endeavour

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1892 · page 4

A telegram from the Brunswick River yesterday stated that the steamer Endeavour had gone ashore on the rocks while crossing in from Sydney, and that no hopes were held…

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Wreck at Brunswick Heads—total Loss of the Steamer Endeavour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 6

A telegram received at the head office of the Telegraph Department yesterday from Brunswick Heads says:—"The steamer Endeavour from Sydney, whilst attempting to cross in on Sunday morning, touched on the bar and went on the…

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A Summary of News, Per Orient Mail Steamer Cuzco, Will be published in "The Sydney Morning Herald" of Monday next. CONTENTS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 4

General, Political, Commercial. Mining, Shipping, Sporting, and Social News. Births, Marriages, and Deaths from date of departure of last mail per Orient line…

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The Wreck of the Endeavor

Evening News · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 6

A further telegram from Brunswick River posted at the General Post Office Monday morning said: "Endeavor steamer from Sydney, when attempting to cross in on Sunday morning, touched…

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Marine Board. the Wreck of the Brigantine Parnell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 7

The Marine Board delivered its decision yesterday afternoon respecting the wreck of the brigantine Parnell, which took place on the 23rd of October last. Captain Hixson (president) presided…

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The Wreck of the Endeavour

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 4

As was anticipated the steamer Endeavour has became a total wreck at the Brunswick River. A telegram from the pilot says: -- "The Endeavour, which arrived at the…

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