BLUFF.
Tuesday,
The first attempt to float the barque Ann Gambles was made to-day, but was unsuccessful., The.centrifugal pump kept the water from rising over the 'tween decks for two hours after the *"tide flowed, and: the vessel became lively, and everything was secured and lively, and she was 'floating successfully when the tank shifted below and the water poured in-.. The Government steamer Stella attended to assist in towing her off. Another attempt will be made when the tide makes. Arrived: The whaler, Celestia, after a. two months'cruise, with no oil.
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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2957, 7 August 1878, Page 2
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92BLUFF. Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2957, 7 August 1878, Page 2
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