The Ketch Sunbeam
The Marine Board held an inquiry yesterday afternoon into the circumstances connected with the believed foundering of the ketch Sunbeam, when her master, Captain Weir, and two hands, Alfred Palmer…
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Marine Board. the Missing Ketch Sunbeam
At the weekly meeting of the Manne Board yesterday an inquiry was conducted by Captain Hixson (president) into the circumstances connected with the loss of the missing ketch Sunbeam. The ketch left…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Missing Ketch Sunbeam. the Weather
The Marine Board yesterday inquired Into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the ketch Sunbeam, which sailed from Sydney on October 30, 1896, and has not since been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Sunken Steamer Merksworth
The necessary slings for the raising of the sunken steamer Merksworth have been placed in position, and operations will be started to-day for the lifting of the vessel. Messrs. Sheehy and…
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HOBART, Tuesday.—The R.M.S. Kaikoura arrived yesterday afternoon from London, a few days behind time, the delay being caused by adverse winds and the ice in the Southern Ocean proving…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tasmania. Arrival of the Steamer Kaikoura
HOBART Monday.--The steamer Kaikoura, from London, arrived this afternoon, four days behind time. The delay was caused by winds and ice proving dangerous to navigation. On the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Oceana Gold Robbery. Arrival of the Steamer at Adelaide. the Search Still Unsuccessful
MELBOURNE, Monday.--There is very little fresh in connection with the robbery of gold from the Oceana, and no trace has been found of the gold or the missing steward George Armstrong. A…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wreck of a Troopship. Splendid Discipline
LONDON, January 25.—Later particulars received of the wreck of the Indian troopship, Warren Hastings, on the Island of Reunion while on the…
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LONDON, January 26.—A lifeboat capsized off the coast of Jutland (Denmark) to-day, twelve persons being drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Sunken Steamer Merksworth
An attempt was made yesterday to lift the sunken steamer Merksworth at Cremorne Point. The divers had placed several heavy slings under the vessel, and these were carried to punts alongside…
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BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Information has been received by the Railway Commissioners from Melbourne to the effect that the barque County Antrim, which had amongst her cargo 2000 tons of steel rails…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Wreck of a Troopship. Lost on a Dark and Stormy Night. Splendid Discipline of the Troops. London, Jan. 25
Later news has been received concerning the loss of the Indian troopship Warren Hastings, which was wrecked off the Isle of Reunion while conveying troops…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wreck of a Troopship. How Those on Board Were Saved. Splendid Discipline
LONDON, Monday Night. -- Further particulars received of the wreck of the Indian troopship, Warren Hastings, on the Island of Reunion while on the voyage from…
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LONDON, Tuesday Night.--Twelve persons were drowned to-day by the upsetting of a lifebate at Jutland, on the coast of Denmark…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Nearly Wrecked. a Ketch at the Heads. South Head
As the ketch Defender was proceeding to sea at 8 o'clock this morning, when abreast of the Old Man's Hat, she missed stays, and drifted dangerously…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victoria. Capsize of a Schooner. Melbourne
Information was received in Melbourne to-day that the small trading schooner Wanthulong had sprung a leak 16 miles down the bay, and had capsized. All hands were saves. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Twelve Persons Drowned. Capsize of a Lifeboat. LONDON, January 26
A dreadful boating fatality has occurred off Jutland, in Denmark. A lifeboat was capsized, and before aid could reach the occupants 12 of them were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Capsize of a Lifeboat. Twelve Men Drowned. London, Jan. 26
Owing to the upsetting of a lifeboat off the coast of Jutland, 12 men have been drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Vessel in Peril. Narrow Escape of the Ketch Defender
We received the following telegram from our correspondent at South Head this morning: The ketch Defender was proceeding to sea at 8 this morning, and when, abreast of Old Man's Hat she…
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