The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-24
From The Courier and Enquirer
A SHIP SNAGGED IN THE OCEAN.

We have been furnished by Captain Cushman with
tho following interesting particulars attending The oss Of
the ship Coruella, Of this port the 3lst u on her
passage from Havana to Amsterdam
July 20th. Having al things on board and in rea-
diness Tor sea- we this morning made all sail upon the
ship to get under weigh we then tried square upon
the windlass and the purchases we had provided The
day previous, having been employed all the 2h en-
dessorng purchase anchor TO effect Finding,
this morning, that all cndeavors fruess, and
wc could not start our anchor, cut the cable and
proceeded down the harbor Al A. NJ passed the
Moro Castle aud hauled our wind 10 the N. Z.
Nothing now iranspired worthy Of remark until the
3lst, when we were in long SO "a, lat 35 80, N
3lsi Commouces, fine pleasant weather and clear,
with strong steady breezcs from the >. w. Course T.
by N. with lower topmast, aud topgaant studding sails
set. At Oh. SON p. NJ. we struck upon ships lower
mast upon our sarboard bow, which stove hole about
10 inches square. Both pumps were instantly at work
to free the ship studdng sails all hauled IN. ands
all sail shortened from the ship, and her Roadway stop.
ped soon as possible We then cut away the water
casks and rolled them a TO endeavor to get the leak
above water, Al 10 p. M. sounded the pumps and
found feet in the hold then commenced TO
break out the main hatchway, and throw the cargo
overheard to tighten the ship but she gained too much
upon us, for upon sounding the pumps at 10Th SON.
we found iect water in the hold, and the ship sinking
very fast. We now found it matter OF impossibity
keep her afoat much longer Our attenton was next
turned the boats which finally succeeded IN get
ting overheard aud small supply Of provisions put
into them such as the exigency of the moment would
allow. At 18th 30n, got into our boats, and laid,
with line attached to the ships weather quarter IN
anxious suspense expecting every moment that the oo-
cct in view would disappear from our sight for
ever Az 3h. Som. A. M. after waiting in our boats IN
dolcful silence, the ship had become very decp she
commenced rolling. aud finally gave gentle plunge by
the head and settled down head first; but few mi
nues suiced and the gallant Cornella was sunk
on, of sight forever Upon looking round u.s. at
once our situation clearly depicted before usthere was
no alternative but make the best Of way for the
land Captain CushnaD gave his necessary orders and
remarks relative the proceedings we were TO take for
our safety, and then mentioned 70 that we were 800
miles N. N. w. Nantucket. Our provisions we're next
looked into aud stipulated allowance OF bread and
water given The remainder Of Thursday employ
ed in fitting sails for the boats and arranging our seve-
| raj articles 10 the boats
Friday, I'd August. Strong breezes from the s w
boats all in company, standing to the N T. before the
/ sea.
Saturday, Sd Heavy gales from the S. w. with an
uncommon heavy running, it being almost past the
art Of man keep the boats from being swamped, the
sea broke ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS launched filled once,
but succeeded in wca,hering the gsie without any
apparent damage except our provisions which got wet
| Sunday, 4th Fine pleasant weather. Wind from the
! N. and L. Course N. W.-saw q sail in the morning
standing the S. and W. could hail her. All hands
looking eagerly for sail, half biscuit and mouth
| full Of water made but scsnty meal to subsst long
| upon. At s p NJ brig coming directly for Us,
which proved be the Orb, OF Portland in which
| sci we met with comfortable reception until another
could be provided to take to New York. August 8,
| spoke the brig Olive Branch, bound TO Boston by
which vessel we were brought 10 Boston"