Loss of the Screw Steam Ship Morna, with Soldiers. Bristol, February 27:- Intelligence by electric telegraph has been received here from Haverfordwest, announcing the total wreck of the screw steam-packet Morna, from Belfast to London, with troops on board. The master, mate, and 28 seamen and soldiers have got on shore, but 65 seamen and soldiers are still missing

They left the wreck in two boats, and hopes are entertained that they have succeeded in landing somewhere in the channel.

SG & SGTL Vol 12 ; Page 103 ; 21 May 1855

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