Photo, by Burton Bros.) CASTAWAYS' HUTS.— Schooner" "Invercauid," Auckland Islands, May 10, 1861. From Melbourne to New Zealand. Was driven out of her course by a heavy gale, and forced by wind and tide between two enormous cliffs, " not less than 2000 ft high." Of the 25 men on board, Captain Dalgarno and 18 others were washed ashore. They were on the island one year and 12 days, and during that time 16 of their number died from cold and privation.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2387, 30 November 1899, Page 2 (Supplement)
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81Photo, by Burton Bros.) CASTAWAYS' HUTS.— Schooner" "Invercauid," Auckland Islands, May 10, 1861. From Melbourne to New Zealand. Was driven out of her course by a heavy gale, and forced by wind and tide between two enormous cliffs, " not less than 2000 ft high." Of the 25 men on board, Captain Dalgarno and 18 others were washed ashore. They were on the island one year and 12 days, and during that time 16 of their number died from cold and privation. Otago Witness, Issue 2387, 30 November 1899, Page 2 (Supplement)
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