Wreck of a British Steamer. the Crew Four Days in the Boats. Fifteen Die From Exposure
LONDON, Monday.--News has been received of the wreck of the British steamer Ealing off the coast of Nova Scotia…
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General Cables. Wreck of a Steamer. Fifteen Lives Lost. England's 'Flying Squadron -- Activity at the Dockyards-- German Colonies -- The America Cup Charges-- The Cuban Rebellion-- Kafristan Subdued-- The Abyssinia Trouble
The following cables arrived after yesterday's last edition had gone to, press:-- London, January 20…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Accident to an Ocean Liner. the Steamer Strathnevis Disabled. 59 . Days Helplessly Adrift. Thrilling Experiences
The R.M.S. Miowera, of the Canadian-Australian line, came Into, port yesterday from Vancouver, with a 'remarkable story of the sea, showing what may happen to a disabled…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Steamer Maitland
The Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Company's steamer Maitland is at present undergoing extensive alterations in Mort's Dock. At the beginning of the wool season the vessel was altered to run as a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Newcastle Company's Steamer Maitland
The Maitaland, of the Newcastle and Hunter River Company, is now being prepared for excursion work at the dock. Her speed is to be increased by the alterations which she is undergoing in her machinery department, and her owners…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wreck of the Aldinga. Struck on Bellambi Reef. The Keel Torn Out. Officers and Crew Landed Safely at Bellambi -- The Steamer a Total Wreck-- A Cargo of Coal. WOLLONGONG
The Bollambi reef, which has proved fatal to so many fine vessels, was the scene of another disaster early this morning, when the fine steam collier Aldinga, the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wreck Near Bulli. The Aldinga on a Reef. a Total Wreck. Vessel Breaking Up
BULLI, Wednesday.—The steamer Aldinga, 450 tons, went ashore on Bellambi Reef at the outer point this morning at 4 o'clock. Captain Boyle and the crew of eighteen were saved, with all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Wreck of the Leveret
The sunken steamer Leveret was yesterday morning successfully raised from her rocky bed, and safely taken into the sandy beach of Camp Cove. The wreck was attached…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Queensland. a Schooner Dismasted
BRISBANE, Wednesday.--The steamer Kingswear arrived at Flat-top to-day with the schooner Morning Light in tow, having been dismasted in a gale off Prudho last night…
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The steamer Kingswear has arrived at Flat Top Island, Mackay, with the schooner Morning Light in tow. The latter was dismasted in a gale off Prudho yesternight…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wreck on the Coast. the Steamer Aldinga Ashore. on Bellambi Reef. Arrival of Her Crew in Sydney. Interesting History of an Old Identity
One by one the old ships closely connected with the history of the colonies disappear. Yesterday the Aldinga ended her career on top of a reef 33 miles south of Sydney Heads. It was all done in a brief…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Steamer Orara
An attempt is to be made to float this 60-ton steamer to-day from her rocky berth near Woolgoolga. At latest accounts her back was broken. In taking soundings…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Loss of the Steamer Aldinga. a Hopeless Wreck on Bellambi Reef.a Dense Cause of the Disaster Arrival of the Crew in Sydney
During a dense haze which enveloped the southern coastline yesterday morning, the steamer Aldinga, one of the most useful colliers belonging to the Mount kembla…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Halcione Wreck
News was received from New Zealand yesterday that the wrecked barque Halcione, with such of her cargo as'still remains, was put up for sale at auction. The hull, spars, anchors, and gear of the vessel was knocked down to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wreck of the Aldinga. the Captain's Narrative
Regarding the loss of the sterner Aldinga off Bellambi yesterday morning, Captain Boyle has made the following statement:—"We were going from Wollongong to South Bull! to finish our…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Other Wrecks on the Reef
Captain Heselton, of Ewenton-street, Balmain, last night related several wrecks that had occurred upon the same reef upon which the Aldinga foundered. "About 15 years ago," he said, "the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Account From the Scene of the Wreck. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong
The steam collier Aldinga struck on the outer edge of Bellambi Reef at an early hour this morning. She left this port at midnight with a part cargo, intending to complete her loading at Bellambi. She…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Aldinga Wreck. The Crew in Sydney. Story of the Disaster. How the Vessel Struck-- Subsequent Action of the Crew-- The Seamen's Effects Saved-- Interview With the Men
The crew of the collier Aldinga, which was wrecked on the Bellambi Reef this morning, came on to Sydney this afternoon, leaving Bellambi at about 11 o'clock by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Scene of the Disaster .--A Previous Wreck
Bellambi Reef is a well known danger north of Wollongong, and about 40 miles south of this port. It is partially dry at low water, and always breaks. It extends…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wreck and Casualty Record
The Sydney steam collier Aldinga, owned by the Mount Kembla Coal Co., became a total wreck on Bellambi Reef, 40 miles to the southward of Sydney on Wednesday…
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