Carlisle Patriot, 10 Dec 1825 - Shipping: Late Storms
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Saturday 10 Dec 1825 (p. 3, col. 4)
SHIPPING: LATE STORMS.
The Margaret, BIGLAND, from Newry, for Liverpool, is totally lost near Douglas—four men drowned; great part of the cargo, and the captain and crew saved.
The Collins, arrived at Maryport, from Miramichi, had four men washed overboard on the passage, three of whom were saved—the name of the one drowned not known. She reports that the Fisher of Maryport was half laden when she sailed.
Extract of a letter from the Master of the Fancy, of Whitehaven, dated Dublin, Dec. 2d:—The Flora arrived here last night. The Favourite slipped both cables in the gale, but was got safe in. The Ellen, THOMPSON, of Whitehaven, is lost near Howth harbour; the Captain, a passenger, and two boys drowned. The Defence, PETTIGREW, also of Whitehaven, is on shore a short distance from Mallahide, and nearly a total wreck.
The Mary, COWMAN, of Whitehaven, from Dublin for Liverpool, with cattle, was wrecked on West Hoyle, near Liverpool, on the night of Saturday week. The Master, his wife, the whole of the crew (except a man named ROBINSON) and the men who had charge of the cattle, perished! She sailed from Dublin on Friday the 26th; at five o'clock on Sunday morning carried away both topmasts and bowsprit; came to an anchor at five o'clock the same evening, between Ormshead and the Point of Ayr; parted with her cable at six the same evening; at ten, drifted on West Hoyle Bank—blowing dreadfully from N. W. Two of the men who had charge of the cattle were the first washed overboard; about half-past ten, the Captain's wife; the next sea took the Captain; then another of the drovers; next sea, John BROWN, Joseph TYSON, and Hewitt GRAHAM. John MOORE fell overboard. The remaining three of the crew, Wm. BELL (the mate) Wm. PORTER, and James ROBINSON, took to the rigging, where they remained until ebb tide, which left the vessel dry. They descended and walked upon the bank until the tide began to flow, when they were again compelled to ascend the rigging for safety. After being several hours in this situation, BELL and PORTER, from fatigue and cold were unable to retain their hold any longer, and exhausted nature at length giving way, they descended the main rigging, and about twelve o'clock were both washed overboard. James ROBINSON, the only survivor, after remaining ten hours in this perilous situation, was discovered by some people on shore, and was taken off the main mast by the Trinity boat, belonging to the Point of Ayr Lighthouse.—ROBINSON arrived at Whitehaven on the 1st inst.
Wigtown, Dec. 3.—The late storm here was very awful. A small sloop the George and Agnes of Whitehaven, WRIGHT master, sailed the day before with live stock, and some female passengers. On Friday, she was seen returning to Creetown, with the breakers literally hiding her at times from sight, and much apprehension was entertained for her, she however got safely in and still remains.
The Mayflower, COLLOW, from Whitehaven sunk in Derbyhaven Bay on the 2d inst.
The Edward, from Liverpool to Whitehaven, is at Holyhead: cargo shifted and leaky.
The brig Jane, of Liverpool, had lost all hands by sickness (including the master and mates) at Alvarado. Many other vessels had lost part of their crews.
The Stag, Liverpool Trader, from Liverpool to Glasgow, with a valuable cargo, got on the Ebb Rock, situated off Corsal Point, near Stranraer, on Monday morning. The crew saved.
The Nicholson, Capt. CARR, laden with coals, bound from Harrington to Dublin, was driven on shore at Black Rock, in the gale of wind on Thursday evening the 1st inst. She had previously lost her rudder and became water-logged. Her stern was beaten in; but she was afterwards got into Kingston harbour, after throwing overboard about forty tons of coals. All the crew were saved. On the same night, the Swallow of Bristol, was lost off Ruth, near Drogheda, and all on board perished. Her cargo consisted of tobacco, turpentine, and palm oil.
Eliza Ann, HAMILTON, arrived at Whitehaven on the 6th inst. from Miramichi, 33 days passage—all well.