WAIFS FROM THE SEA. Christchurch, Nov. 3.
The o>overnmcnt steamer Stella arrived at Lyttelton yesterday from her annual cruise to the Snares, Campbell, Auckland, Antcpodes, and Bounty Islands. Captain Fairchild found tlie provision dep6ts at all the islands intact. Tho beach at Auckland Island was strewn with relics of the ill-fated Derry Castle. The figurehead of the vessel, which is a life - size bust of the Queen, was found on the beach, and by Captain Fairchild's instructions was placed over the graves of the four poor fellows who were buried on the Island by their shipmates. Other relics > such as nameboards, lifebuoys, etc, were secured and brought to New Zealand. One board with "Derry Castle, Limerick," painted on it, Captain Fairchild intends sonding Home to the late owner , of the vessel.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 314, 7 November 1888, Page 5
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131WAIFS FROM THE SEA. Christchurch, Nov. 3. Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 314, 7 November 1888, Page 5
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