The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-12
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE WRECK.

What Might Have Happened Before the
Passengers Escaped-A Boat swamped-
The Hsrbor OF Fogs-Action OF tho Pas
sengers. saFr-
~ HALIFAX, N. s., July II, 1873.
The goods in the part OF the ship which sunk were
all broken up and considerable quantity was re-
covered by schooners in the vicinity. The cargo
in the after part Of the ship, 1t is thought will all
be saved in damaged condition M the weather
continues fine. ~ J.,
Captain Doane, OF the Starr says the scene at
the wreck when the vessel broke was one OF ex-
IRENE peril for the officers and crew who were on
board Of her at that time. The crash as the i'm
mense hull broke in two was fearful, and struck
the beholders on the deck Of the Starr With awe.
All the boats were on shore at the time except
one which was alongside the wrecked steamer.
As soon a. the ship began to break up sig-
nal was made from the ship for the boats
to return. The boat which was alongside was
taken by the second engineer and some Of the fire.
men, who got into her and left the ship. They lay
OF from the vessel short distance, waiting an op-
portunity to get alongside again. Just then a
heavy sea struck the boat laying her broadside to
the breakers, when she filed and swamped. The
accident was seen nom the N. A. Starr, and Cap
tain Doane Immediately manned and lowered q
boat and sent her to the assistance OF
TIE UNFORTUNATE MEN WHO WERE STRUGGLING IN
THE SURF. ~
A line was thrown to the swamped boat and the
N. A. Starts men towed them into smooth
water and safety They were very grateful for
their deliverance when they had recovered.
The unfortunate men lay down in the
bottom Of the boat from sheer exhaustion.
1t was then getting too rough for the
N. A. Starr to remain near the wreck, and Captain
Doane was obliged to into Port Lebear harbor.
hal Gforr laff or four oyo1
day, the weather was calm, but there was fearful
head sea running. Captain Doane thinks that the
sea kept up as bad as 1t was yesterday morning
until high water last night the after part OF the ship
will have been broken up. A late despatch tod az,
however, says there is no immediate probability Or
VA good deal Of dificuity was experienced in en-
barking the passengers Yesterday The little
that was running, and 80, alter the ship parted,
went round 70 Port Lebear harbor. Here
Captain Doane left his steamer and travelled on
foot five miles to where the passengers were en-
camped He advised Captain Phillips to get the
as that was the only place where they could BE- en-
The steam tug Daisy brought the cabin passen.
gers around from the wreck to the M. A. Starr and
after the steerage passengers had looted it over
the country to Port lie Bear Harbor. nshing boats
with the assistance " her own boats, ali Of which
was successfully Accomplished by four p M. yester
day, when the M. A. START started lot HALIFAX with
her precious freight. The embarkation occupied
over two hours. The Starr experienced 100
~ Foe OUTSIDE TIE HARBOR,
but arrived safely at four O'Clock this morning and
transferred the passengers to the Falmouth With
out mishap OF any kind. Captain Phillips presented
testimonial to Captain Doane OF the M. A. Starr,
for the noble exertions Of himself and crew In
ing the lives OF the second engineer and some of
the fremen who were capsized In the surf yester-
day morning, when -endeavorfng to leave the
wreck
Captain Doane, which was, in effect that he could
only account for the accident by
THE COMPAssEs BEING OUT OF ORDER,
as he had not obtained an observation that he
could rely upon during the whole voyage, and there
fore could not correct the deviation and local
attraction. He saw nothing to indicate the change
in the water until the ship struck. He thought
when the steamer first touched ground that she
was on the south part OF Georges Shoa. He got
his boat down and went on shore to ascertain his
exact position and II he could land the passengers
Pilots were then procured who aided the officers
and crew In landing the passengers, which work
was speedily and successfully accomplished.
The saloon and steerage passengers publish the
following testimonial
To Captain PHrLLrrs officers and OF the steamship
City OF Washington.-
GEsfLRnRN-We, the undersigned saloon and storage
passengers have great pleasure IN esying TO your gen
era urbanity and kindness during the passage and 10
tender heartfelt thanks Tor the very greAt kindness