Perilous Pacific voyage of Gilroy from San Francisco to Australia
An American mariner named Gilroy sailed solo in a small 2 ton boat from San Francisco toward Australia. His log details a five month voyage marked by calms sharks gear failures and repeated capsizes before rescue near Maryborough Australia aboard the schooner Albert Vittery. Gilroy, aged 55, endured hunger thirst and constant danger, finally reaching near Australia after 160 miles off Cape Sandy.
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London Daily News
San Francisco
Australia
Gilroy
Cape Sandy
New Caledonia
Peavey
Bellonia Island
Albert Vithery
Maryborough
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Turpentine and Oil Markets Reported Mixed Prices
May 19 market notes show turpentine at 35 cents per gallon with later sales of 100 casks at 24 4 cents and 30 casks at 34 cents. Rostx and Ozups reports list strains and oils with firm or steady quotes. tax and control markets show dull activity and mixed receipts.
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