The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-07
THE STRANDED STEAMER.
Possible Safety with Good Weather, but with
Sea Wind Destruction.

PATcHoCUE, l.. l.. Jan. Conc OF the Coast
Wrccking Company's schooners was run along
side Of the Nindcator. stranded OF the Great
South Bank. opposite Bellport. early this morn
ing. and the work OF discharging tho cargo was
begun. steam pump was rugged for working
on Sunday night. and kept in motion several
hours until 1t began TO gain upon the water in
tho vessel. thus proving that she was not so
badly strained that she would not float II hauled
on tho bar. Two other schooners are anchored
near the steamer. The three will relieve her
OF nearly half her cargo. and then the pump
which is now in place and another one which is
being rugged will be started to reduce the vol
ume OF water in the hull. A gang Of fifty men
are at work UPON the stranded steamer, md II
the weather continues favorable tho wreckers
hope 20 float her in two or three days. stiff
southeast wind. or any other sea breeze. will
insure her destruction. At present she lies
very easily. only her stern rests on tho bar.
water.
The indicator Is one Of the most valuable
stenmcrs in which the firm 81 William T. Clyde
CO. are interested. Although registering
much less she is capable Of carrying 900
tons. Her original cost was about sl40O
aud barring ordinary wear and tear was her
officers say. as valuable the day she struck on
the bar "a when built. Her cargo IA roughly
estimated to be worth $4,000. It's all IN tho
water. and damaged more or less according 70
ihr nature 81 tue goods. As Tar rs can be
learned. she Is not underwritten and the belief
that she il not IL strengthened by tho prompt
and continued presence OF Mr.. William T.
Clyde nj the scene OF the disaster.
Thirteen OF the crew came io this place this
afternoon. and were sent 90 Philadelphia whore
they belong. First Mate Thomas &. Nankiri
VINO Is quite sick. was brought over the Great
south Bay on top Of sleigh load Of the crews
dunnage. The others walked tho four miles
on the Ice. Before quitting Life Saving Station
No, 20 the mate drew M n testimonial 10 Capt
Bell 81 the station and his men. expressing the
appreciation by his crew of the prompt aud ei-
nclent conduct OF the life saving crew. and their
subsequent care OF them. II was signed 10y all
from Capt. Rodgers 70 the cooks assistant
Capt. Rodgers had his hands badly frozen SO
that thcv ere quite useless He and his second
fireman will rempin hv the steamer His em-
poyees speak Of him rs the Commodore Of the
neet, and do not attribute the strhnding of the
steamer TO any fault Os his. He saws that I'm all
through anything Ike the storm Of Friday. He
AYERS That lis ship had clear hundred tons Of
ice attached to her when she grounded.
dozen miles east from the Niulientor ths
ribs OF the Circassian. which stranded two years
ago. and the ATTEMPTED salvation ~ which was
attended 10y great loss of life stick ont Of the
water; and five or silk miles 10 tho westward
can ho seen the hulks Of the Nicksburg and
Great Western, both largr vessels. wrecked
threc years ago About year ago tho Spartan.
also large vessel. lay on tho beach lusf ahead
OF the place whore the indicator is. She wns
Heated. Tho reason for the strnnding 81 So
many vessels on tho Great South Bank beach
and bar Is alleged to be the mistnking Of the
Fire Island light for the Sandy Hook light or
the BROKERS on the beach for those Of the bar
One Of the residents Of Patchoeue. John
smith by name. has the singular fancy 81 nam
ing tho children Of his large family after the
Is now mQoted in the quiet Long Island village
whether there will DO a indicator smith,