FIRE AT SEA.
Thursday Island, February 6. — The British India Company's steamer Dorunda was discovered on fire at sea by thes.s. Duke of Argyle. The latter stood by her for 25 hours, as it was feared the vessel would nob be saved, but the fire was eventually fgot under. While the Dorunda was burning the steward jumped overboard, and nas drowned, and a sailor who went mad with exoitement was knocked dowijiand stunned for the safety of the others on board.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6896, 7 February 1894, Page 2
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