The Wreck of the Sepia
The Court of Marine Inquiry at Fremantle has delivered its finding relative to the wreck of the Sepia. They found Captain Hugh Thomas guilty…
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A Brigantine Ashore
The brigantine Sir Henry is ashore three miles east of Farewell Spit. A steamer is standing by to give assistance. The Sir Henry was originally owned at Sydney,…
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Eastern files to hand report that the British steamer A [?] with [?] for Part Arthur, has been wreeked near [?] A wire has been received from the captain, who [?] that there is [?] hope of saving the [?] The…
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LONDON, January 12, 4.23 p.m.—While on a voyage from Genoa to Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, with a cargo of sulphur, the Italian steamer Vittoria took fire, and was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Bourgogne Disaster Mail Steamer in Fault. Due to Excessive Speed
LONDON, January 12, 4.22 p.m.—Alleging that the disaster was due to the excessive speed with which the mail steamer was travelling, Messrs. Thomas Law and Company,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Steamer Ablaze. Disaster in the Mediterranean. Over 400 Emigrants Landed. LONDON, January 12, 4.23 p.m
News has been received from Alicante, a Spanish port in the Mediterranean, of the loss of the Italian steamer Victoria. The Victoria, while on service as an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Steamer Tomki Floated
BALLINA, Saturday.—The steamer Tomki, while crossing in on Wednesday, grounded on the crossing, and stuck in a dangerous position within twelve or fifteen feet of the middle wall…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parramatta—Newington Steamer Service. Important Proposal to the Steamer Company
The residents of Silverwater and Newington are bestirring themselves to obtain a concussion from the Parramatta River Steamship Company, which, if granted,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire on a Steamer The Tyrian in Flames. Good Work by the Crew
The steamer Tyrian, which arrived from Melbourne this afternoon, narrowly escaped destruction by fire during the voyage, owing to the spontaneous combustion of a quantity…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire at Sea on Board the Tyrian. the Steamer's Safety for a Time Imperilled. Saved by the Captain, Officers, Crew and Passengers. the Vessel Escapes with Slight Damage
When the Tyrian arrived yesterday from Melbourne it was seen that she had encountered more than bad weather. Aft her decks were charred, and afore the boats were blistered. A " Herald "…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Lamp Wrecker. Winter's Way of Getting Into Gaol
John Winter's method of getting into gaol is as simple as it is effective. Whenever he is seized with a yearning to "get into quod," to use his own phraseology, he merely picks…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Hereward Wreck. Sympathy with the Owner
A considerable amount of well-deserved sympathy was expressed for the owner when it became known that the Hereward had become a total wreck a few hours after being successfully…
Continued on Trove, page 42 →Fire on a Crowded Intercolonial Steamer
Messrs. Howard Smith and Sons' steamer Tyrian had an exciting experience on the voyage from Melbourne to Sydney. She had a large number of passengers, and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A Five-masted Schooner
A novelty in the way of the merchant-trader--a five-masted fore-and-aft schooner, was among, the arrivals at the port yesterday. She carries the American flag, and is named the Inca. The vessel…
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The steamer Oceanic, built for the White Star line to engage in the Atlantic service between England and America, was successfully launched at Belfast on Saturday. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Orient Steamship Company. Successful Trial of a New Steamer. London, Jan. 13
The Orient Company's steamer Omrah, which was recently launched, has undergone a prolonged trial whilst two-thirds laden…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Largest Vessel Afloat. Launch of the Oceanic. the New White Star Liner. London, Sunday.--The steamer Oceanic
built for the White Star line, to engage in the Atlantic service between England and America, was successfully launched at Belfast yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Heavy Gales in Great Britain. Great Loss of Property. A Lighthouse Wrecked. LONDON, January 14
The fierce south-westerly gale which has been raging during the past few days wrought great destruction in all parts of the United Kingdom, and also occasioned loss of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wreck of the Sir Henry
The crew have abandoned the stranded brigantine Sir Henry. The cargo of the vessel was jettisoned, but all attempts to drag her off proved futile. The vessel is valued at £1500, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Steamer Ashore. Mishap to the Ouraka
ADELAIDE, Monday.--The steamer Ouraka went ashore on the Beagle Roof about a quarter of a mile from Fremantle jetty, early this morning. She has a full cargo of coal on board from…
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