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Wreck of the Clonmel and rescue at sea
A Sydney bound vessel the Clonmel wrecked near Ninety Mile Beach is described. Captain Lewis led a cutter crew to assist passengers and five sailors from the Clonmel were saved after signaling distress. The incident occurred early Saturday with ten on board, including Mr D Birron of Patton Shemann Darlet and other crew.
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Lewis
Ninety Mile Beach
Wilson
Birron
Patton
Shemmn
Darlet
Eewards
Aod Hunter
Clonmel
Peet Phillip
Thetain
Aceem
Sydney