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Shipwrecks

Many ships were wrecked on the Auckland Islands, as they lie on the 'Great Circle' sailing route from Australia to Cape Horn. This headstone in the lonely little cemetery near the failed Enderby Settlement tells its own story. More on shipwrecks and castaways here: www.teara.govt.nz/en/castaways/page-1 View on black.
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11 comments

Pam J said:

Such a sad and lonely and desperately awful end of a life.

Fascinating reading too. Thankyou George for the information link !
9 years ago

beverley said:

o0o and it does have such a sadness about it ... I am only
pleased that there is a headstone to commemorate his life oOo

Mmm . . . I like it ! and also ADMIRED in 4U

and I read about the sign to warn of thieves ;-)
9 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Terrific capture! Sad story!

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9 years ago ( translate )

RHH said:

Touching shot. How sad that he died of starvation after surviving the shipwreck.
9 years ago

Xata said:

Very interesting and I apreciate you give life to this memory. Thanks for the link.
9 years ago

Rabbitroundtheworld said:

poignant - so many stories
9 years ago ( translate )

Rainer Blankermann said:

Sad looking! Great story.
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9 years ago

FMW51 said:

a great story comes with this photograph document - very interesting
9 years ago

Sarah P. said:

Great photo and memorable story.
9 years ago

Bob Taylor said:

Quite a poignant memorial.
9 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam said:

Such a desperate and lonely way to die. Thank you for that link.
6 years ago