Two well-known coastal steamers, the Wakatipu and the Eurimbla, came into collision on Sunday morning last, off Bradley's Head in Sydney harbour. The imwas so severe that the passengers on both vessels were thrown violently out of their bunks and the greatest alarm was felt. A hurried examination of the side of the Wakatipu showed that water was ching into the hold very rapidly. By making great efforts the vessel was beached in Neutral Bay. The Eurimbla which was proceeding out to sea, was able to return to her wharf. Tt is feared that the whole of the Wakatipu's cargo of Tasmanian produce is destroyed.
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