AMY TURNER LOST.
FEARS FOR THE CREW. CAPTAIN HAD WIFE ABOARD. By Telegraph—Press Association— -Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cat-e Association. (Received May 1, 11.50 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 1. The Amy Turner sailed from Newcastle on February 7 with a cargo of 1200 tons of coal, in charge oi' Captain Neil son, who was married just prior to his departure. He was accompanied by his wife on what was to be the honeymoon trip. Tlie crew wasshipped at Melbourne, and consisted mostly of local men. The three survivors named are:— West. Cornish. Lindolm. Details of the disaster are meagre, thought it is not definitely stated that the remainder of the ship’s company perished, the worst is feared. It s considered possible that all escaped in boats, but the privations before they reached land may have caused the deaths of some.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17029, 1 May 1923, Page 1
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