New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-17
THE WRECKED NAVAL VESSELS
FEARS THAT THEY WILL BE BROKEN UP.
THE HEAVY WEATHER PREVENTS ANY OPERAS
TIONS OF RELIEF-AN INVESTIGA-
TION TO BE MADE.

THE HEAVY WEATHER PREVENTS ANY OPERA;
TIoNs OF RELIEF-AN INvEsTIGA-
TON ITO BE MADE.
New Bedford, Mass, March 16-The revenue cutters
Dexter of Newport, and Gallatin, OF Boston, arrived
In this harbor at IL O'Clock this morning. Tho
Dexter had board the officers and crew OF the
Trlana wrecked on Cuttyhunk. The Dexter left
Newport at 5 O'Clock this morning for Gay Head to
render what assistance possible She arrived al
Cuttyhunk at Is O'Clock. She reported heavy sea
and strong southwest wind. The waves were break
Ing with terrible force over the Iriana and II was
ap,arent that she was, doomed. The bows have
settled and the stern is lifted above water. II the
wind continues it Is expected that she will 90 to
pieces.
The Dexter only sighted the Gaena. She was in
the fury Of the waves, which were dashing over her
with such force that only the tOpmasts could be
seen through the mist. The Dexter's officers would
speak Of her condition, but say the prospects Of
saving her much than they were yesterday.
They think all three vessels will be broken up. The
Gaatin, which left Boston yesterday, arrived at the
Vineyard at 10 O'Clock last night, where she lay until
this morning, when she put out into the Sound but
because Of rough weather and the impOssibility OF
being OF service, returned. The of the ICiana
sent by rail to Newport, and her officers tried
to get communication with Commander Jewell. Of
the torpedo station, under whose immediate orders
they are. The commanders Of the cutters say they
render assistance TO the vessels, and they will
probably not be ordered that duty. Collector
Taylor this morning received a dispatch from Com
mander Bicknell, Of the Galena not to send ratons,
previously requested, if he had not already done
He also received the following dispatch from
the Department at Washington
Washington. D. c.. March IS. 1891.
II possible send tow.bOat large tug assistance Of
Government steamer Trana at Cuttyhunk. Answer.
j. Il. solely, Acting Secretary.
Collector Taylor, learning that powerful tug had
left Boston for Cuttyhunk teegraphed the Acting
Secretary to that effect
Boston, March 16.-The tug Elsie, with a lighter,
started from here this morning assist the Trana.
The Elsie passed out by Highland Light at l O'Clock
p.
Washington, March 16.-A number Of kilograms have
been received at the Navy Department to-day in regard
10 the condition Of the Galena and the Nina and Triana
and the efforts being made them. these
1t appears that the Gaena and Nina ashore about
a mile from Gay Head and the Triana Is aground al
Cuttyhunk. The Galena has lost her rudier and
derpost and part of her keel The Nina is entirely
ont OF water and is thought be only slightly damaged.
Lieutenant Commander Bicknen reports that the Nina
can be saved, and that the Galena may possibly 10
noated again A telegram was received this morning
from Lieutenant Commander Lyon in command Of the
1riina, saying that she could be fOated If proper
means were promptly employed Lieutenant Com
mander Lyon was executive Onicer OF The Trenton when
she Was wrecked at samoa Assistant secretary Solely
said this morning that court Of inquiry would 10
appointed to investigate all the crcumst attend.
ing the accidents 10 the three vessels.
telegram received at the Navy Department
this afternoon from Lieutenant Commander Lyon. ID
New bedford, announcing toe arrival at Cutyhunk of
west gale had so far prevented any operations it,
part looking 10 the rescue of the Triana Lyon says
that the Triana lies easily in eight feet Of water. and
thar the water is within two feet Of the upper decS
beams.