The ship was wrecked off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island during the same storm that sank the Governor Hobson (qv) in late August or early September. All hands were saved.[8]
The schooner was wrecked in Poverty Bay, New Zealand during the same storm that sank the Gannet (qv) in late August or early September, with the loss of the crew of seven.[8]
The whaler was burnt and scuttled at "Quallan" or "Strong's Island" (approx 6°N162°E / 6°N 162°E / 6; 162) and most of her crew were murdered by the local inhabitants.[9]
The ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean in February or March. Her crew were rescued after 46 days on the wreck by Furit (flag unknown). Turner was on a voyage from an American port to Madeira.[18]
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