The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-27 00:00:00

LOSS OF THE JAMES CARSON.

We (Bombay Gazette, Sept. 21) have much plea-
sure in publishing the following extract from the
log of the ship Marathon, of Newcastle, Capt. C.
Wilson, which vessel arrived at Bombay on the 19th
inst., detailing the rescue of the crew of the James
Carson, Capt. J. W. Barry, from Greenock to Bom-
bay, abandoned at sea on the 6th July :
" On sth July, in lat. 24 20 S., long. 27 7 W.,
encountered strong gales and a heavy cross sea. At
7 a.m. the officer of the watch reported a sail bear-
ing down upon us, with a signal of distress hoisted.
At 8 a.m. she came within hail, and proved to be
the James Carson, of Belfast, bound from Greenock
to Bombay, reporting themselves to be in great dis-
tress, their vessel having sprung a leak, and being
unable to keep her free. I immediately assured
them that I would render every assistance in my
power, but the gale was too heavy, and the sea too
high, to attempt anything that day. In the mean-
time I ordered.all hands to remain on deck, and
made every possible preparation to guard against
any accident or loss of life happening to the crew
in boarding us. Strong warps were run upon deck,
and a sufficient number of fenders provided to
prevent their boats from being stove in ; good boat
tackles were rove ; room was also made in the
cabins, forecastle, and hold, for the accommodation
of the officers and crew. My officers and men used
their utmost exertions, andby noon everything was
prepared. I endeavoured to keep my ship in as favour-
able a position as possible during the day, so as to be
able to give prompt assistance if necessary, as the
James Carson appeared to have sustained serious
damage, being heavily strained, and her copper off
in several places.
" 6th July—Weather more moderate ; sea fall-
ing. At seven a.m. the chief officer of the James
Carson came off in their lifeboat, and reported that
the ship was rapidly sinking, and that they could
no longer remain on board with safety. I assured
him that I was fully prepared to render every assist-
ance in getting his crew on board (being 31 in num-
ber, all told). I requested that they would endea-
vour to save some provisions, if possible, as the in-
crease to our number would be considerable, and as
we had the longest part of our passage still before
us. I then bore down under the lee of the sinking
vessel, and commenced to get their crew on board.
But few provisions could be saved, on account of
the:heavy sea ; even the little we succeeded in sav-
ing had to be sent on in the boat, and hauled on
board through the sea. Their men being quite ex-
hausted, I ordered their boat to be manned by my
own crew, who volunteered to a man. I then
selected the third officer, boatswain, and a boat's
crew, to bring off the captain and those remaining
on board, and at noon succeeded in taking off all
hands (31, officers and men), without accident,
but in a very weak and exhausted state, and as
there was every appearance of continued heavy
weather, finding that nothing more could be done,
I ordered the ship to be put upon her course.
" On the 20th Aug., in lat. 24 deg. 48 min. S.,
long. 55 deg. 53 min. E., boarded the ship Mel-
bourne, bound from Bombay to Liverpool, whose
captain agreed to take a few of the wrecked crew ;
and Captain Barry, with three of his crew, was
placed on board."
The following well-deserved address has been
presented to Captain Wilson and his crew, by the
rescued men :

" Address to Captain C. Wilson and the Officers
and Crew of the ship Marathon, of Newcastle,
from the undersigned, who were rescued at sea
from on board the sinking ship James Carson, of
Belfast.

" Having now arrived at Bombay, it is with feel-
ings of the deepest gratitude we beg humbly to ex-
press our heartfelt thanks to those who were the
means, under the hands of a Divine Providence, of
saving so many of their fellow-creatures from a
watery grave.
" We must, however, in the first place, refer to
that memorable day, the sth of July, 1859, when
the ship Marathon was disclosed to our view, and
while yet on board the sinking ship James Carson
we were making, as it were, a last struggle and
effort to save our lives by working the pumps,
to keep the ship as long as possible above
water, entertaining a feeble hope we might
providentially reach the nearest land, or fall
in with a friendly sail to come to our
assistance. Under such critical circumstances we
were placed, and even hope had almost ceased to
exist, when an All-seeing Eye, who had kept watch
over us, sent the good ship Marathon in our way ;
the gale at this time being so strong, and the sea
running so high, it was found we could not do more
than come close to the Marathon and hail her.

" On our captain intimating to Capt. Wilson our
perilous situation, namely, that the ship was sink-
ing, his noble reply was one which we shall ever
remember—that he would stay by us, and do all
possible in his power. That he has done so we can
now with pleasure testify, as he ,has fully and in
every sense of the word verified that statement.
" On the gale abating, and after the endurance of
a night's fearful suspense, lest our last apparent
hope should not be realised, we were enabled to
communicate with the Marathon, and in reply-the
report came on board that everything was being
done, and all preparation going on to receive us on
board with safety, which was most happily effected.
" Then came the real hearty welcome from Capt.
Wilson, his officers and crew, each and every one
making inquiry as to our wants, and offering and
bestowing on all what was deemed requisite for
mutual comfort. During our stay on board the
Marathon since, this kindness and attention has not
in any way diminished, but, if possible, has increased
to such an extent that it is with feelings of regret
we are forced to part from each other.

" Although necessarily obliged to be deprived of
their full allowance of provisions and water, caused
by the large increase of 31 in number received on
board additional to her own crew, never was one
dissenting voice heard, but, on the contrary, cheer-
fully did they submit when all were put on the
same footing ; and as if proud of haying it in their
power so to do, they supplied many other personal
comforts of which we were not possessed when we
came on board.

" We cannot, however, overlook the fact, and re-
mark that Capt. C. Wilson has been instrumental
previously in saving two other ships' -companies,
the present being the third case, and consider that
for these reasons he has now attained an enviable
position, and one well worthy of imitation, feeling
assured his name will ever be warmly cherished by
those with whom he has come more immediately in
contact, as also by all who may hear of his gallant
and humane conduct.
" Of his general character, we trust it will not be
considered out of place to say we hold him in high
estimation as a warm Mend, a thorough seaman,
unassuming, and full of human sympathy, blended
with a real Christian demeanour.

" In conclusion, we can only wish Capt. Wilson,
his officers, and crew, every success in this life, and
may they long enjoy such goodly happiness as we
fervently hope may attend them in all their under-
takings, and a blessed eternity await them here-
after.

" Signed on behalf of the officers and crew of the
late ship. James Carson.
" THOMAS HUNTER, Chief Officer.
" HENRY RREY➢IBORGE, 2d Officer.
" JOHN McEWING, Passenger.
" Bombay, September, 1859."

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