WRECK OF THE QUEEN OF NATIONS.
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Sydney, June 1. The Queen of Nations, barque, from T.mulnn to Sj-dnoy, wnst wrecked yesterday five miles to the north of Woolkmgong. The fore and mainmast have gone, and one man is drowned. All hands are ashore except the Captain and chief officer. The steward brought the ship’s papers ashore. When the tide ebbed in the afternoon a volunteer crew put off to the ship in response to signals for help from the captain and chief mate. On arrival alongside both officers disappeared below, and although repeatedly called, declined to show themselves. The boat returned to the shore and the officers again signalled. The boat returned and the same conduct was repeated. It was concluded the captain and chief officer were either mad or drunk. Four of the crew have sworn informations against the captain and chief officer for assault and battery. The vessel appears sound and is not much damaged. The crew state the captain and chief mate were most eccentric during the voyage ; that the weather was quite clear when the ves'scl struck, and the chief mate presented a loaded revolver at some of the crew and threatened to shoot them if they left the ship.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2562, 7 June 1881, Page 2
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206WRECK OF THE QUEEN OF NATIONS. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2562, 7 June 1881, Page 2
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