The New York herald., 1871-08-31
DISASTER AT SEA.
Eleven Lives Lost by am
AcGfGl ent.
" MAN CVERBOATeD.' .
This Cursrd Steamer Java Collidss with the Nor.
wegian Bark Anlita-Resoluticns fassed
By the Java's Passengers.

One OF the most disastrous and sudden calamittea
thai has occurred the ocean for many years. in-
voiving the loss Of eleven lives, occurred TO the
Cunard steamship Java on her last passage TO this
city from Liverpool. The steamer in the dark hours
OF the night ran into tile Norwegian bark Annita,
striking her anidshps Ike q thundcrbot, and the
Inflated vessel went down into the depths of the
ocean. carrying with her eleven lives. These poor
people had not time Tor prayer petition. but were
hurled into eternity without moments notice and
before any possible preparation could have been
made to save themselves. Great excitement pre-.
vailed among the passengers on ihe Java as the time
OF the SAD accident.
Tne steamer Java left Liverpool on Saturday. the
10Th OF August, with full complement OF passcn-
gers. Nothing Of great moment occurred until The
night Of the 13d inst, when all startled by the
CRY Of
OMAN OvERBoA1D!"
The ship was stopped at once and with utmost alac.
riy boat was lowered, amid great danger as the
see at that time running very high. There was
half hour OF terrible and painful suspense, and
then the boat rctnrncd without having saved the
poor sailor. This sad accident cast q gloom over
the passengers On the night OF the 25th Of August
about eleven O'Clock, the saloon being fun OF pas
sengers, the Cry OF "Hard a-port" was heard.
The Java's engines stopped, and then came q crash
that shook the vessel from end to end. Those who
rushed out on deck saw oneralf OF large vessel ON
side and the other half the other side across
the quarter. Boats were got out at once and after
searching carefully about, they returned, having
saved one man. rom whom 1T was learned that the
vessel run down WAS the Norwegian bark Annita,
from portsmouth 70 Quebec, with twelve HANDS on
board, eleven OF whom went Gown with the bark.
lt was for some hours matter OF doubt as TO
whether the Java had not been injured: bnt she
escaped with the loss OF her topmast some fifty
ieetof canvas which was carried away.
MEETING OF THE PASSENGERS.
Cunard steamship Java, on sunday. August 81,
1871. on motion OF Mr. Charles +: Strong, OF New
York. Mr.. J. h. Butcher, OF New York, was called
10 the chair; and, motion OF MIR. W. B. Bradford
OF New York, n;r. George S. Partridge, Jr, OF New
York, was appointed Secretary.
Mr.. butcher, III taking the chair, briefly stated
that the object OF the meeting was to give an eX-
OF the unfortunate men VINO had lost their lives by
the distressing accident which mad taken place. ana
10 offer material ald and comfort to the families Of
gest that Committee be at once appointed to take
entire charge o. the matter.
Tho selection or the cOElmittee was left In the
hands OF the Chairman, who appointed the follow
ing gentlemen TO act as members OF said committee
Colonel John NJ. Catlin. New York; Mr. frank
Leslie, New YORK; Henry r. Samue,son. Esg.. NJ ~,
ENGLAND; Mr. charles r. Strong. New YorS; Coonet
The following preamble and resolutions VERY
adopted
occurred and eleven beings hayc been suddenly
hgs M II o % . aTa whereas 2 is nown that
Resolved, Ths, the passengers the Java pay to
Mr. Charles f. Strong freasurcr the set opposite
;s s the &c 81 a ss nw
IN humble alteration and devOut thank sgvin. TO Almighty
COD the support vOuchswfed during the terrible
hours Of regarding the safety of Ship
for our deverance through mercful Providence from
threatening death.
Resolved rhat from iher experience tins and other
voyages consider that to ensure possible OF
saving life IN such under consideration,
l. All seasoing passenger ships should nc provided with
appliances lowering boats SAFE speedy and
easy Of thnn with which they
usually provided
@ Buoys with por. Grcs ready for immediate ignition,
which the naval service, ought be Kept
ready deck TO be thrown overheard to mark the
place Of accident
In fogey night the lime light. which
already been successfully nsed other lights equal brill
laDcv ought be burned the masthead place the
o! lamp in present
Resolved, Thai deeyly sympathize with the captain
distressing accidents havo placed them and desire
earnestly testify high appreciation their
prompt cciert action during much Of the terrible
scenes a passed under our immediate observation
Resolved That cur highest admiration excited by tb0
and humane conduct OF
THIRD OFFICER JAMES MURDOCH,
with his boals crewPeter Wilson, James Davis George
Nylie Edward Joneswho bravely ctnptcd the dangers
Of the angry the occasion of the loss Of OF
and would also speak In the highest praise o the
bravery of
FOURTH OFFICER ROBERT CUNNINGHAM MOORE,
with hie OF James Brown, Thomas NcQunp, henry
Newman and Henry Flag, and again OF
THI2D OFFICER JANIS MURDOCH,
with bis crew OF John Simpson, James 6ddcn, Jacob We're
and Thomas Manson, who rsking their lives cndea<
vored to their Fellow from terrible death.
After adoption OF all these resolutions the meeting
OH III