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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921

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New Steamer Eurelia. Her First Trip

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 4

The Commonwealth Government steamer Eurella, which was launched by Mrs. A. E. Cutler at Walsh Island in April last, commenced her maiden…

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Broken Tail Shaft Mishap to Pilot Tender Manly Steamer Rescues Crew

The Sun · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 8

Leaking badly, the pilot tender Sol was towed from near Bradley's Head to dock by the Government launch Premier this morning for repairs…

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Wrecked Lugger. Search for Castaways. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 8

The report of the Forrest River natives that Lass and Smith, the missing castaways of the wrocked lugger Henty, had reached Drysdale River mission station; proves…

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The World's Largest Steamer

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 February 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Friday. The White Star Shipping Company has purchased the ex-German liner Bismarck, the largest steamer in the world, from the…

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Injured on Ferry Steamer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 7

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Maude Pasfield, 48, of Abererombie-street, Redfern, was siting on a seat of the ferry steamer Kookaburra, when she was struck on the head by…

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Steamer Bodalla Mishap in Moruya River

Evening News · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 6

The steamer Bodalls, while on her way to Sydney from Moruya. went ashore in the river during the week-end. After being stranded for a day she was…

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World's Largest Steamer. Purchased by White Star Line

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 4

The White Star Shipping Company has purchased the ex-German liner Bismarck, the largest steamer in the world, from the Reparations…

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Steamer Bodalla. Mishap in Moruya River

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 4

The steamer Bodalla, while on her way to Sydney from Moruya, went ashore in the river during the weekend. After being stranded for a day…

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Fire on Steamer. Outbreak on S.S. Suva. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 9

A fire occurred this morning on the steamer Suva, berthed at the A.U.S.N. Company's wharf. The fire brigade was summoned and soon got the flames under control; but not…

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New Steamer Eurelia. Her First Trip

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

The Commonwealth Government steamer Eurelia, which was launched by Mrs. A. E. Cutler at Walsh Island in April last, commenced her maiden…

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Steamer's Narrow Escape. Propeller Falls From Sling

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

The new Commonwealth Government steamer Erriba narrowly escaped disaster in the river Yarra a few days ago. The steamer, which is the…

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Schooner Snow and Burgess Sold for Junk

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 4

The schooner Snow and Burgess, which arrived at Port Townsend last April with her back broken, and has been at anchor there ever since, soon…

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Tragedy of the Sea Wrecked Ketch Korunah Boat Found at Banks Suva, Fiji, January 29

The Sun · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 10

The ketch Korunah, bound from Newcastle to Suva to take up the local trade for the new owners, Morris Hedstrom, Ltd., was wrecked In September…

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Thrilling Sea Story. French Schooner Staggers Into Apia

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

A thrilling story of the sea was told to a New Zealand "Times" representative recently by Captain Edwards, late harbourmaster at Apia, at present…

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The Korunnah Wreck. Finding of a Boat

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

SUVA (Fiji), January 29.--The Collector of Customs has received a cable message, stating that a boat bearing the name Noorebar came ashore in the Banks Group on November 20…

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Steamer and Schooner Collision at Sea LONDON, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 6

The steamer Palma, which collided with the schooner Horace E. Munroo last Tuesday, has arrived at Gibraltar with extensive damage to her bow. It…

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Steamer Palma Damaged. London, February 18

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 11

The P. and O. cargo steamer Palma has arrived at Gibraltar, heavily damaged, in the hows as the result of a collision on February 13. She will probably be delayed for about ten…

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Mine Drifts Ashore. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 7

A live German mine, standing abaut 4ft high, with five studs about 9in long, was found on the beach near Noosa Heads, 90 miles north of Brisbane, by holiday makers on…

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The Steamer Aroona. New Interstate Trader

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 4

The steamer Aroona, which is the second of the new cargo vessels recently purchased by the Adelaide Steamship Co., Ltd., to take the place…

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No Trace Spanish Steamer's S.O.S. Searchers' Attempts Fail LONDON, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 1

Hope has been abandoned for the safety of the Spanish steamer Yute, with a crew of 48, which has been over 90 days on the voyage from…

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