William Carter

Died 1 Oct 1844 in Motueka, Tasman, Tasman, New Zealand

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Biography

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 139, 2 November 1844, Page 2

BOATWRECK, AND SUPPOSED LOSS OF Life.— The boat Stag, which left the Motuaka yesterday week, laden with timber from the Mill, and having on board two men, named William Carter Carter-41264, late second mate of the ship Urgent, and Newman Shrewsbury Shrewsbury-319, was passed on Tuesday last by the Emma, on her way to the Moutere. She was lying with her broadside up, and is supposed to have been capsized in a squall on the evening of her departure. It was the intention of the crew of the Emma to have taken her in tow on their return, but unfortunately they were unable to find her; and the Customs boat made a fruitless search after her on the following day. Nothing is known of the fate of the poor men, but we regret to say there can hardly be a doubt they have perished. He passed away in 1844.

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