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Mystery of Bali Hille and Captain Pitkethly’s Wreck
The article recounts a long disputed tale from 1849 involving Captain George Pitkethly and his wife aboard the Peruvian, wrecked near Upstart Bay. Survivors faced starvation and thirst. Marrell remained the sole rescuer, while Pitkethly and his wife were reported missing. Local lore links their graves to a mound near Bold Wire at Upstart Bay, with searches sparked by a reported grave site and treasure rumors.
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Abbot Point
Erwin
Captain Wetkelbly
Mink
Abbot Point Bir
G. Turner
Weste
Tom, Gumming & Campbell’ Magazine
Apel
Cape Cleveland
Morrell
Peihe
Port ‘Dentann
Fwether Mouth
Anising
Wilson
Nuit
Ile
Mme
Pitkethly
Elect
Sarrelt
Marrell
W. J. Doherty
Bly Townarille
Tron CS
Rowe
Enya
Abbott Bay
Minemound
Winnot
Piikethly
Ste Skvivors
Peruvial
George Pitkethly
Aira
Wilmott
J. Querry
Horseshoe
Thissiehn
Bo‘en
Murvelle
Wis
Marrells
Marrella
Dupest Bowen
Pitketbly
Kunday