Illustrated London News 1868 vol.52 page 382

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TitleIllustrated London News 1868 vol.52 page 382DescriptionThe article details the wreck of the General Grant in the Auckland Islands, where only fifteen of eighty‑three people survived. The wreck occurred when the ship became becalmed and was carried by swell and current into a sea‑cave, where it struck the rocks and broke apart. The survivors endured extreme hardship for eighteen months before rescue, with the narrative detailing the disaster, failed escape attempts, and the perilous conditions faced on the remote islands.
Illustration on page 376.Year1868Volume52Page Number382FormatNewspaper article

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Subject (keywords)Auckland Islands (N.Z.) -- HistoryShipwrecks -- Auckland IslandsPart of Newspaper CollectionIllustrated London News: New Zealand Content 1842-1902Other Item(s)Illustrated London News 1868 vol.52 page 376

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