The Wreck Of H.M.S. Orpheus New Zealand's Wirst Sea Disaster
Author: Roy M. Hetherington
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H.M.S. Orpheus was wrecked on a shoal at the entrance to Manukau Harbour in 1863. 189 lives were lost making this the worst maritime disaster in New Zealand history. This is the full account based on the personal narratives of 3 people involved.