WELLINGTON.
This day.
From farther particulars of the wreck of the Sarah Mary it appears sh&Jiad bad weather on the Bth inst., which necessitated her seeking shelter underMotaura Island, Tory Channel. The crew turned in at ten the same night, but an hour later one of the crew called the captain and said the vessel was adrift, and near to the rocks. The kedge anchor was run out but the line parted. An endearor was made to set the head sails to wear the vessel, but it was unsuccessful. On going aft the cabin was found to be on fire, and an attempt was made to extinguish it, but without success.* The crew landed on the island, and at daylight next morning they proceeded to the vessel, which was still burning, but were unable to save anything. The fire is supposed to hare been caused by a stove which was in the cabin being knocked over and setting fire to a tin of kerosene. The vessel was valued at £300, and owned by her master, Capt. Forman. She was insured for £200 in the Victoria, and the cargo of colonial pro* dnce is supposed to be insured.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3629, 13 August 1880, Page 2
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197WELLINGTON. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3629, 13 August 1880, Page 2
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