Below are a few examples of distress situations involving ships sailing to/from New Zealand. In addition, detailed descriptions of other incidents can be found in the dedicated subpages of this section.
1914: Steamer Himatangi loses propeller after hitting rock at Chatham Islands
1914: Castaways from schooner Eldorado rescued at Easter Island
1918: Wimmera hits German mine and sinks – 26 dead
1918: Barque Aryan burned at sea
1919: Steamer Kahu beached at Whangaroa, Chatham Islands
1931: Yacht Windward lost at sea
1940: Freighter Turakina sunk by German raider – 36 dead
1947: Passenger liner Wangangella hits Barrett Reef – All rescued
1975: Freighter Capitaine Bougainville destroyed in fire off Whananaki