THE OTAGO WITNESS
5 Mar 1853

The Barque "Tasmania" from England direct, arrived at Otago
on the 26th ultimo, after a voyage of 113 days. She had to 
put into Madeira for a supply of water. A serious mutiny 
occurred on board while the barque was lying at Madeira, the
crew refusing to proceed on the voyage or to weigh anchor.
The latter difficulty was overcome by the prompt assistance
of the passengers, and the mutiny was quelled by the firm
and determined conduct of Captain MacMillan. Since then the 
voyage is described as being agreeable and remarkably quick
occupying only 88 days.


THE OTAGO WITNESS
4 Feb 1854

WRECK OF THE BARQUE "TASMANIA" - The Tasmania, Captain
McMillan, which left Otago on the 10th March for Canterbury,
was totally lost in Torres' Straits on the 2nd July, having 
gone ashore on a reef. The captain and all hands were saved
by taking to the boats. The Tasmania left Sydney on the 18th
June, bound for Singapore, and prosecuted her voyage 
favourably until the unfortunate occurrence took place.


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