Wreck on the African Coast
Details have been received of the wreck at Delagoa Bay of the Norwegian steel barque Breidablikv ••* ' She struck and capsized .in> --M_ storm, and three oi the crew were drowned. ■'■■■■ The survivors escaped in boats* They were only partially clothed, and had very little food, After, a, voyage of 75 miles, during which they suffered great hardships, they landed, and began a dreary march of nearly 100 miles to a native sottlement. They were inhospitably treated, and started back again for the coast. On arrival there they communicated '■ with the Portuguese Government at' Delagoa, who sent a steamer to their rescue.
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Manawatu Herald, 5 December 1895, Page 2
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106Wreck on the African Coast Manawatu Herald, 5 December 1895, Page 2
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