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Kent shipwreck carrying rare cargo wins protection

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Josephine Willis was transporting British people to New Zealand in 1856. It foundered four miles (6.4km) south of Folkestone harbour after a collision. A total of 70 lives were list, including Captain Edward Canney. Some of the ceramics on board are still in their crates.

Published 4 months ago · New Zealand

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