A SYDNEY WHALER.
Messrs Burn. l ?, Philp. and Company's Sydney-owned whaler, Co.sta Rica Packet, a reporb from Norfolk Island, December 11th, stated, was lying off and on, but was to sail again that evening. The vessel returned from the right whale ground on the 3rd, having only taken one 80-barrel right whale ; enough whales were seen though to ill the vessel, but the weather was so dreadfully bad they could not lower—nothing bub gales of wind bhe whole time. . A few nights back four of the forward hands lowered the boat in the middle watch and made off, and have nob been seen since, although Phillip Island and the coast have
been searched. The boat was plentifully supplied with provisions and water, so it is evident they mean business.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 6, 8 January 1891, Page 4
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129A SYDNEY WHALER. Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 6, 8 January 1891, Page 4
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