tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378093591532627400.post4040520974150031517..comments2024-03-14T10:57:10.845+02:00Comments on Mole's Genealogy Blog: Shipwreck survivors 5: wreck of Earl of Hardwicke 1863Molehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761273493116575841noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378093591532627400.post-85186538554735295142020-11-16T12:46:12.452+02:002020-11-16T12:46:12.452+02:00My great grand father no 1885, was on board this s...My great grand father no 1885, was on board this ship from Madras to DurbanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641614109684036335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378093591532627400.post-36952368033644973042019-02-27T15:32:06.756+02:002019-02-27T15:32:06.756+02:00The Earl of Hardwicke was bound for Durban from Ma...The Earl of Hardwicke was bound for Durban from Madras with a cargo of Indian immigrants destined mainly for the sugar plantations. All were landed safely.<br />Thanks for your comment.Molehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761273493116575841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378093591532627400.post-32072971326561923992019-02-26T14:00:21.625+02:002019-02-26T14:00:21.625+02:00Where was the intended destination? before the wre...Where was the intended destination? before the wreck?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06469252775265058989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378093591532627400.post-47406427695886520812016-01-20T09:23:34.636+02:002016-01-20T09:23:34.636+02:00Thanks for your insightful remarks as ever, Andrew...Thanks for your insightful remarks as ever, Andrew.Molehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761273493116575841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378093591532627400.post-65758105944213927812016-01-20T08:54:40.949+02:002016-01-20T08:54:40.949+02:00Thank you for the fascinating account. It is clear...Thank you for the fascinating account. It is clear from the details the role of an Inquiry into the loss of a vessel went beyond proving negligence on the part of the crew or not. The Board focused on the length and size of chains / cables used, recommending a larger scale for Port Natal, endorsed by certification and inspections. This is what you call progress. AndrewANDREW VAN RENSBURGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03632303307052209160noreply@blogger.com