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The Empress Ship Fire and Courage at Sea
A third mate recalls the burning Empress bound for Australia after an explosion near Melbourne. Crew and passengers fought the blaze with hand pumps, prepared lifeboats, and provisions, while the captain ordered deliberate retreat to save lives as the ship neared land.
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Australia
Eest
Melbourne
Thad
Johnson
Frenay
Jes
Tal
Tsurate Bie
Aky Lige
Ube
Lustewain
Corning
Winetown
Tern
Carpence
Indian Ocean
Lemet
Moses
Talune
Tasmania
Ancy
Tehali
Remy Nic
Rome
Che
Kong Wight