A PANIC AT SEA.
Perth, December 6. During the voyago of the steamer Macgregor, from Albany to Esperance Bay, a sensational incident occurred. The engines were suddenly stopped by a heavy sea, and tho vessel broached to. The boats wijro got ready, and all hands called on dock. The latter order was only intended for the crew, but the passengers it for themselves, and a panic emf sued, and men and women rushed on deck, the latter screaming out wildly. After a short scene of indescribable excitement, their fears were allayed.
Permanent link to this item
Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WDT18951206.2.15
Bibliographic details
Ngā taipitopito pukapuka
Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5200, 6 December 1895, Page 2
Word count
Tapeke kupu
91A PANIC AT SEA. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5200, 6 December 1895, Page 2
Using this item
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in