Arrival of the Adamant
Southland Times December 3rd 1875

The long looked for Adamant was signalled Wednesday afternoon. The harbourmaster boarded her in the straits. The wind failing, the vessel was unable to reach the usual shoreage grounds, and Pilot Smith was left in charge for the night, Captain Thomson returning to shore.

We have learned there were six deaths during the passage, one woman three children and the master of the ship, Captain Birch, who died six weeks before sighting Bluff. On arrival of the Express, due tomorrow, she will be engaged to tow the Adamant into port. As the vessel has not been passed by the health officer, we are unable to give particulars of her voyage out.