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Shipwrecked in the Furious Fifties

Shipwrecked in the Furious Fifties

This article describes the fate of the Min-y-Don - a clipper destined for Lyttleton, New Zealand in 1882. Among the crew was our Great Great uncle Thomas Finch. Min-y-Don, translates from Welsh to mean 'At the edge of the waves'. Image Source: Wikipedia

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 by Eddy FinchTagged 1880s, Australia, lyttleton, Min-y-Don, Minydon, New Zealand, Shipwreck, telegram, telegraph. Leave a comment

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