THE SUSANNE GODEFFROY.
The Susanne Godeffroy sailed from Hamburg on the 21st September, and discharged the pilot at Cuxhaven, on the 24th of the same month.
Immediately after sailing she encountered very severe weather, by which she was detained fifteen days in the North Sea, and did not make the South Foreland on the British coast, till the 15th day out. Madeira was made on the 37th day out, the ship having been delayed by contrary winds. After that she got the trade winds, which carried her to the Cape of Good Hope. While making her easting between the Cape and the Island of Tristan d'Acunha she met very heavy weather, and sprung the main mast, foremast, fore topmast, and fore yard. These were "fished" with the spare spars, but the accident tended somewhat to lengthen the passage. However she was only 39 days in making the southernmost point of Tasmania, after leaving Tristan d'Acunha. She made Cape Moreton in nine days, and was boarded by Pilot Cooper at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, the 17th January. She rounded the Cape, and brought up in the Roadstead off the bar on the following day.
Dr. Hobbs, the health-officer, visited her on Tuesday, January 19, and having found the passengers in good health, passed her. She has on board 369 German immigrants, many of whom, we are informed, are skilled workmen. The whole number were landed in Brisbane on the 21st January in the steamer Settler.
The Susanne Godeffroy is a new ship, of 914 tons, British measurement, and is classed as A1 for nine years. She was built at Lubeck for the firm of Messrs. Godeffroy and Co., and it may be mentioned that this is her first voyage. Reckoning from the time of her leaving the Lizard Point till she first sighted Cape Moreton, she made the run in 98 days.
Captain Mueller reports having passed a small iron steamer, name unknown, bound to Bombay, and also an American barque, about three or four days sail from Tristan d'Acunha. She was from Buenos Ayres, to Mauritius, with a cargo of mules. While off Cape Moreton, a square-rigged vessel was seen standing to the north. She is supposed to be the Wansfell, bound to Port Denison with immigrants.
The Susanne Godeffroy brings thirteen saloon passengers, namely, Mr. Smith and family, and Messrs. Burg, and Stolnenow. During the passage there were eleven deaths of infants and one birth.

THE SUSANNE GODEFFROY. (1864, February 17). The Courier (Brisbane, Qld. : 1861 - 1864), p. 7. TROVE

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FOR SALE, the ship SUSANNE GODEFFROY, 1170 tons register, built principally of oak, good inventory.
Apply RABONE, FEEZ, and CO.. 3, Wynyard-strect.

Advertising (1880, January 24). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1. TROVE

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THURSDAY, JUNE 17.
At the CITY MART,
Ship SUSANNE GODEFFROY,
1154 Tons Register, built in 1863, classed 3 3L2 Veritas, well found in GROUND TACKLE, SAILS, and GEAR.
Now lying in Snail's Bay, where buyers are invited to inspect her
On account of whom it may concern.
By Order of Messrs. RABONE, FEEZ, and CO.

Advertising (1880, June 14). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 6. TROVE

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SHIPPING. PORT OF NEWCASTLE.
ARRIVALS - September 9.
VICTORIA. barque, 310, Shimmins, from elson, 25th ult. C. F. Stokes and Co., agents.
Susanne, Godeffroy ship, 1137, Durrell, from Sydney. J. and A. Brown, agents.

SHIPPING. (1880, September 10). Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), p. 2. TROVE

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SUSANNE GODEFFROY, 1119, Edmondson Horseshoe, to sail for Yokohama. J. and A. Brown, agents

SHIPPING IN PORT. (1880, September 17). Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), p. 2. TROVE

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By a telegram in another column it will be seen that the ship Susanne Godeffroy has been wrecked off Newcastle. The Susanne Godeffroy was a vessel of 1119 tons register, commanded by Captain Edmondson, and cleared out at Newcastle on the 19th inst. for Yokohama, with a cargo of coal. The most distressing feature in connection with the wreck is the loss of 17 of the crew, who were drowned.

Shipping Intelligence. (1880, September 29). Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), p. 2. TROVE

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WRECK OF THE SUSANNE GODEFFROY.
Our New South Wales telegrams this morning contain the sad intelligence of the loss of ten lives by the wreck of the ship Susanne Godeffroy during a terrible gale yesterday at Newcastle.
The vessel, which is said to have been old and leaky, left Newcastle on September 24, in command of Captain Edmondson, coal-laden for Yokohama. She was returning to port because it was found that the water could not be kept down in her hold when she drifted on to the beach in the terrific sea running along the bight north of the entrance of Newcastle Heads. The crew were twenty-three in number, and fourteen of these, including Captain Edmondson succeed in gaining the shore, but the captain was so exhausted and knocked out by drift wreckage that be succumbed shortly afterwards. The Susanne Godeffroy belonged to Sydney owners, of whom Captain Edmondson was one, and was uninsured. She was a vessel of 1,119 tons, was built at Lubeck in 1863, and was formerly the property of the great shipping firm of Godeffroy and Son, of Hamburg.

Parliamentary Items. (1880, September 29). Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), p. 3 (SECOND EDITION). TROVE

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WRECK OF THE SUSANNE GODEFFROY.
The above vessel was wrecked off Newcastle on the morning of September 28. She was a ship of 1100 tons register, aud for two years and ten months had been laid up in Sydney harbour. Two months ago she was purchased by Messrs. Robey, Brothers, and Captain Edmondson, and fitted up for a voyage, and chartered to load a cargo of 1200 tons of coal for Yokohama.
She was towed from Sydney with 400 tons aboard as stiffening coal, and whilst loading the balance cargo she leaked badly, making as much as 4½ to 5 inches per hour. When 1060 tons had been put into her the captain thought it unadvisable to receive any more, and hauled off to the Buoys from Thursday until Sunday morning, by which time the leek had decreased to 1 inch and 1 and half inch per hour.
In the meantime, as a precaution, the captain had procured a donkey engine to work the pumps. The ship left Newcastle on Sunday, the 19th instant, with fine weather and the wind north-east. On Sunday evening the ship was pumped out, but next morning at 6 o'clock it was found there were 2 feet 8 inches of water in the hold. The donkey engine was immediately started. A strong breeze was then blowing from the north-east, the ship heading east-south-east, and well off the land.
From that time the breeze increased steadily, and worked into the south-south west, the ship making more or less water all the time, and the seas frequently breaking aboard. The donkey engine was kept going all the time, but the water steadily gained on them, and the captain then determined on making for Lord Howe's Island for safety. The wind, however, suddenly veered round against them, and the ship's course was then shaped for Newcastle. At 7.30 on Tuesday morning, Nobby's was sighted, and they stood in for the port, under a strong S.S.E. gale, with a terrific sea running.
The signal of distress was hoisted at daylight, and was kept flying until the ship went to pieces on North Beach. The captain continued to run down, in hopes of assistance, until there was no room to work the ship, when, finding no help approaching, they ran for North Beach. Whilst approaching the beach, the seas poured aboard in every direction, flooding the decks. The ship first struck the ground about 400 yards from the beach, and, before breaking, was driven up another 100 yards, and, ten minutes after, the whole ship was in pieces, and the crew were left struggling in the waves. The crew comprised twenty-one, all told ; two who had previously shipped having deserted before the ship left. Several of the men saved severely, though not dangerously injured, and four were taken to the hospital.
Taylor, the mate, reached within ten yards of the beach, and was taken out again. Captain Edmondson was the first who gained the beach. He was fearfully exhausted and knocked about by floating debris. Some boatmen in the neighbourhood endeavoured to resuscitate him ; but had to leave him to attend to others who were coming ashore, and he died soon after. Nothing whatever has been seen of the remainder of the crew, 10 in number.

WRECK OF THE SUSANNE GODEFFROY. (1880, September 30). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. TROVE

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Inquest on the Body of Captain Edmondsen.
AN inquest on the body of the late Captain Edmondsen, drowned in the wreck of the Susanne Godeffroy, was commenced yesterday afternoon at the Albion Hotel, Watt-street. A jury of twelve was chosen, Mr. J. C. Ellis being, elected foreman.
Evidence at great length was adduced from some of the crew, also part evidence from the second mate, and the statement of the signal man. The inquest was finally adjourned, at midnight, until 10 o'clock this morning. We refrain, for obvious reasons, from publishing the evidence until the whole has been adduced, which will probably be this evening.

Inquest on the Body of Captain Edmondsen. (1880, September 30). Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), p. 2. TROVE

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Sale of the Wreck of the Susanne Godeffroy.
The remains of the ship Susanne Godeffroy were sold at public auction yesterday by Mr. W. K. Lockead to Messrs. Harvey and Luitz of ₤18. There was a very large attendance on the wharf to witness the sale.

Sale of the Wreck of the Susanne Godeffroy. (1880, October 1). Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), p. 3. TROVE

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Shipwreck and Loss of Life at Newcastle. (From tlie Herald.)
Newcastle, Tuesday.
A heavy gale continued throughout last night, working back into the southward and raising a terrible sea, especially on the bar across the bight.
Shortly after 8 this morning a large full-rigged ship was observed off the port drifting into the bight. The lifeboat was ordered into readiness and promptly manned. The ship went ashore about 10 miles from Nobbv's. Not a vestige of her is now visible. Much indignation is expressed at the action of the harbour authorities in not sending the lifeboat to her assistance. All the crew were in their places, but the second gun ordering the boat out was not fired.
It has been ascertained that the ill-fated ship is the Susanne Godeffroy. She had a crew of 20, besides Captain Edmondson and two officers. The ship first struck about a mile from the beach, and broke up immediately. The beach is strewn in all directions with debris. There is a terrible surf breaking where the ship struck.
Captain Edmondson was the first who gained the beach. He was fearfully exhausted and knocked about by-floating debris. Some boatmen in the neighbourhood endeavoured to resuscitate him ; but had to leave him to attend to others who were coming ashore, and he died soon.
Nothing whatever has been seen of the remainder of the crew, 10 in number. The Susanne Godeffroy was a ship of 1100 tons register, and for two years and ten months had been laid up in Sydney harbour. Two months ago she was purchased by Messrs. Robey Brothers, and Captain Edmondson, and fitted up for a voyage, and chartered to load a cargo of 1200 tons of coal for Yokohama. She was towed from Sydney with 400 tons aboard as stiffening coal, and whilst, loading the balance cargo she leaked badly, making as much as 4½ to 5 inches per hour.
When 1060 tons had been put into her the captain thought it unadvisable to receive any more, and hauled off to the Buoys from Thursday until Sunday morning, by which time the leak had decreased to 1 inch and l½ inch per hour. In the meantime, as a precaution, the captain had procured a donkey engine to work the pumps. The ship left Newcastle on Sunday, the 19th instant, with fine weather and the wind north-east. On Sunday evening the ship was pumped out, but next morning at 6 o'clock it was found there was 2 feet 8 of water in the hold. The donkey engine was immediately started. A strong breeze was blowing from the north-east, the ship heading east-south-east, and well off the land. From that time the breeze increased steadily, and worked into the south-south west, the ship making more or less water all the time, and the sea frequently breaking aboard. The donkey engine was kept going all the time, but the water steadily gained on them, and the captain then determined on making for Lord Howe's Island for safety. The wind, however, suddenly veered round against them, and the ship's course was then shaped for Newcastle.
At 7.30 this morning, Nobby's was sighted, and they stood in for the port, under a strong S.S.E. gale, with a terrific sea running. The signal of distress was hoisted at daylight, and was kept flying until the ship went to pieces on North Beach. The captain continued to run down, in hopes of assistance, until there was no more room to work the ship, when, finding no help approaching, they ran for North Beach. Whilst approaching the beach, the seas poured aboard in every direction, flooding the decks. The ship first struck the ground about 400 yards from the beach, and, before breaking, was driven up another 100 yards, and, ten minutes after, the whole ship was in pieces, and the crew were left struggling in the waves. The crew comprised twenty-one, all told ; two who had previously shipped having deserted before the ship left. The following is a list of those saved, Charles Meade, second mate; Robert Robinson, carpenter ; Michael Binou, sailmaker ; John Riley, William Baths, Henry Caf, Michael Angelo, John Stewart, and Peter Quinn, able seamen ; Robert Jones and William Bristow, boys ; William Mason, ordinary seaman ; Thomas Donovan, steward ; and Charles Francis, cook. The captain, and John Taylor, chief mate, John Robertson, William Ellis, Anton Vulgar, John Lewis, and Thomas Naylor were drowned.
Daniel Studder and Robert Marshall were the men who deserted before the ship left Newcastle.
Several of the men saved are severely though not dangerously injured, and four were taken to the hospital. Captain Edmondson leaves a wife and several children in Sydney. All the rescued men have been well looked after, and housed and clothed. Taylor, the mate, reached within ten yards of the shore and was taken out again.
Public feeling runs high in regard to the gross mismanagement displayed in the direction of the lifeboat. When the ship was first sighted, had the boat been ordered out, no doubt is entertained that she could have reached the ship. The Government steamer Ajax was in readiness, with steam up ; she also was not called into requisition. All the lifeboat crew were ready to go out had orders been given.
None of the missing bodies have yet reached the beach. An examination of Captain .Edmondson's body shows that he must have been severely crushed on both his sides whilst in the water.

Shipwreck and Loss of Life at Newcastle. (1880, October 1). Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950), p. 2. TROVE

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