Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-11
ANOTHER STEAMBOAT DIsAsTE

ANU 81 W i0E6 lOSS vi HJP
Loss pf the Steamer Savannah, and prObqul duty 10 re
CEfRLEsros, Dec. Cit is our Pias taken Mace
late another distressing disaster, th1 it is greatly fna-
with a steamboat, the result Of vs. of number Of per
ed, WILDE the sacrifice of the
sons. IT, under the command Of
The steamboat Sayar left New York on Frday
Captain John r. GID to New Orleans, via this port
noon, Goth ultim6lt &c, being intended as a regu.
Key West MohSNew Orleans and Texas. On the
lar trader betting port, it blew violently from the
day after and on Sunday, the aSth, u gale com
North Kom South EasL which soon shifted 10 w. N.
men9he boat, beisg heavily laden with coal and other
Wight, labored very hard-and about Z o o'clock the
lame evening, it was discovered that she had sprung
a leak sAll hands were now rallied to pump, bail and
assist in tightening, but their united efforts were found
and At 9 o'clock, the water had gained on
them so much rs to extinguish the furnace fires, and
the vessel herself was fast settling in the water. twas
now apparent that the only hope of safety for those on
board was to take to ~the.boats. AT 10 o'clock, r. NJ,
being 20 miles east of Hatteras, in ia fathoms water,
Capt. Crane, his wife and son, the wife of the I'd Stew
ard, the first steward and stewardess, two other females,
two of the passengers, and two of the crew (2 souls in
aD took one Of the quarter boats and left the vessel,
taking with them neither provisions, water, or extra
clothing. The other quarter boat was taken by the en-.
pineer and one other person, and left at the same time
as badly provided with supplies as the first.
As soon as Capt. Crane left the steamer, an attempt
was made 10 hoist the square sail, in the hope of running
L VII IOlt III oOiHe "b'Shf ~" - AS 49, u
staunchion, and was instantly split into ribbons by the
violence of the wind. There were two small boats left,
aud these were now resorted to as 4 forlorn hope. A
small quantity Of water, and a little bread and cheese
were hastily provided, und the boats manned seven in
one, and eight in the other, leaving the steamer with
all possible haste, in the hope of reaching the shore on
the following morning. The boat containing eight per-
sons, was provided with q compass, and on this account
every endeavor was made 10 keep in company but the
sea running very high, and it coming on fnggy, they
parted in abouttwo hours. The next morning the boat
containing seven was found TO be in the Gulph Stream,
leaking badly, without water, and all the provisions
spoiled, with the exception of q bit of cheese. The boat,
being provided with but one oar, and n piece ofboard, and
the wind blowing off shore, they drilled about in this
helpless condition, twice being in imminent danger OF
swapping, until one O'Clock, TUESDAY afternoon, when
in 4 state Of great suffering for want Of water, and al
most worn out with fatigue, they were providentially
fallen in with by the schr. Warren, Capt. Wooster, Of
Hancock, ME from Boston, bound 10 this port, who
took them on board, being then so miles 10 The east.
ward Of %fIatterus, and arrived off our Bar on Saturday
afternoon last.
Yesterday morning. the wind being unEavorable to
the arrival Of the schooner, the steamboat Gen. Clinch,
Capt. Brooks, proceeded down to her, took off the dis
tressed seamen, and brought them up to town about .
o'clock. The following are the names of the persons
aved by the schooner. John Cain, Sd mate; John Ash.
nell, lst cook WIN. Moore, Cd Steward; Joseph Han
DIV, I'd cook; w. b. Stoddard, John Evans. J. Melon.
aid, fremen, all Of whom return their sincere thanks 10
Capt. Wooster, Of the Warren, and MIR. Spencer, her
owner, as also 10 the passengers and crew Of said YES
sci, for their more than kind and humane treatment 10
them while on board.
The Savannah, we understand, was owned in New
York, by Messrs. Chas. Morgan and John ~Iiagger,y
and it is believed was not insured.
we learn that there was but three passengers on board
the S, one of whom was the son Of MIR. WIN. Harlh oil
this city, and another named Johnson-the name Of the
third we did not ascertain.
We regret to state that Mrs. and Miss Barnes, OF the
Theatre, are great sufferers by the loss of this vessel
having sent OH in her, their whole wardrobe, a quantity
of furniture, &c, amounting in value, we understand,
to between 3 and 1000 dollars, on which there was nc
insurance.
Too much praise cannot be awarded TO Capt. Brooke
and MIR. o. b. billiard, owners of the steamer Gen
Clinch, for the prompt manner in which they rendered
their vessel; also 10 Mr.. John Mullings, one Of the pi
lots of this harbor, for his services in proceeding to the
vessel at anchor outside the bar. Great credit is also
due 10 Captain Bernard and Mr.. Salisbury, volunteers
and MIR. Grantham, mate Of the Clinch, for their per
severing efforts in taking off the shipwrecked person:
from The schr. during the violent gale Of wind yester
day.
On the arrival Of the steamer at the wharf, a collec
ton was taken up to provide these distressed mariner:
with food, clothes, &C., the amount of which was de
posted with us, and we will take pleasure in receiving
any contributions that the humane may be disposed Il
give towards their relief.
: Great fears are entertained for the fate Of those OF
board the missing boats. The wind was unfavo!abl'
to their progress towards the shore, and the princiPa
thus through the mercy of Providence they may yet b.
saved from a watery grave, or Lingering death, and b.
restored to their families and friends.