A Historical Relic.
A relic of considerable historic interest to. Australians,. in the shape, of the anchor of H.M.s. Sinus, the flagship of Captain Phillip, who commanded the first fleet, has been brought to Sydney from Norfolk Island by the steamer Induna, of Messrs Butms, Philip, 'and Co.,'s fleet. The anchor, wliMi wei-gjre ibout one ton and a-lialf, is ot a very old-fashioned character, is caivn fully protect|?d on the deck of thi' Induna. The Sirius was wrecked on the reef in Sydney Bay, Norfolk Island, on March IS, 1791), and quickly became a total loss, though happily no lives were sacrificed. After lapse of 115 years the anchor of the pioneer ship, which was let go as she was rapidly drifting to her destruction, has bwn r"covered from) the deep. For many years past unsuccess»j| attunpts had been juadv to secure the anchor, the top of which was visible at low water, and it was always an interesting objectto visitors to Notfolk Island. The andhor, it appears, was blasted out of its position in the South Reef, oppoaitfc -.tic town, alwut .three months a;.(o, ami was towed alongside the pier ready ior shipment to Sydney,
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7926, 15 September 1905, Page 3
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196A Historical Relic. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7926, 15 September 1905, Page 3
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