THE WRECK OF THE PELHAM.
Bluff, August 15.
The s.s. Pelham broke in two on Saturday at 5 pm , owing to a fresh wind and swe 1 having sprung up fr m eastward on Friday afternoon, which still continues. If t'~e sea increased much more in a short time ft will completely break up the steamer. At present litt'e or no wreckage hss drifted ashore. The wreck will be sold to-morrow..
The enquiry into the circumstances attending the wreck was continued on Saturday and adjourned ’ill to-day.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1316, 16 August 1886, Page 2
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87THE WRECK OF THE PELHAM. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1316, 16 August 1886, Page 2
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