New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-17

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Roche's Point. at the entrance to Queenstown
harbor. 1t then learned that her rudder
could not be used. Her engines were in per-
feet order and her twin screws had been used in
turning her about and steering her back to port
She has sustained damage other than that
to her rudder. Everybody board is well.
The chief officer Of the Paris came ashore here
to-day. but he refused to give any Information
regarding the accident. He said that the ship
was awaiting instructions from her
The passengers were not allowed to land.
The representatives Of the United Press
ceeded this evening in obtaining an interview
with Mr. Archer. one Of the saloon passengers
on the Paris. Mr. Archer said that when the
steamer left Southampton on Saturday fear
full gale blowing from the westward. The
storm continued until Monday, but the Paris
plunged into the heavy head sea. and max
ing good weather of it until Monday night. AT
O'clock that night the steering apparatus got
out Of order. and the rudder refused to work
On examining the rudder it was found that
pin strained. Eventually the rudder became
useless The captain decided that he would hold
his course for New-York. steering the ship with
the aid of the twin-screws, working one and then
the other. The ship was kept heading west until
she had covered 100 miles.
THE STEAMER HEADED FOR QUEENSTOWN.
Then the captain called his officers TO con-
sutation and 1t was decided that. in view Of the
fact that the Paris was only 7S6 miles west of
Queenstown and her supply of coal was limited, no
r4sk should be run and that the steamer should
put back. The Paris was consequently put
about and headed for Queenstown Favorable
weather set in. and during the first twenty
four hours after the course changed the
Paris made 81 miles. This was considered
exceedingly good. as the mode Of steering was
difficult and novel.
Mr. Archer further said that there was not
the least excitement at any time among the
passengers. Everybody was as quiet as usual;
having perfect confidence in the captain ana
the officers. all of whom showed great skill in
managing the vessel. The passengers were so
we'll pleased with the conduct Of the captain and
the officers that they presented an address 10
them. praising their coolness and skill W.
]. c. Ryan. of Owen Sound. Ontario. and W.
Belts Of New-York, who are among the Pariss
passengers. also gave an account ofsthe steam
ships experience. Their story agreed with Mr..
Archer's in most respects. They said that the
rudder broke at $3.50 O'Clock on Monday evening.
In TO that time all had gone well. The course
on the return voyage. they said had been rather
sigzag. owing to the working Of the twin screws
Nobody had been alarmed, as all felt perfect
confidence in the Paris's officers
A PAssENGERs STORY.
r. S. Bradford, of New-York, a saloon pas
senger. described thus the steamships ex-
perience: ION Sunday morning it blew gale.
The wind was from the west, and
companied by a head On Monday the
waves were mountain high. The Paris fought
her way in gallant style all day About
o'clock in the evening she was plunging heav-
ilv. Suddenly she stopped. The passengers
became anxious, and began asking the officers
what had gone wrong. The officers intimatcd
that the rudder-pOst trunk was smashed. but,
they said, the accident would not imperil the
ship.
The captain discovered that the lower part of
the fap Of the rudder had become detached and
was beating against the sides Of the vessel 80
Violently as 10 threaten the smashing Of the
plates The ship was put. therefore. under
easy steam in a westerly direction, so the pres
sure OF the water passing astern kept the huge
piece Of steel in a way to do no damage. When
Il was found that the coal aboard would not
suffice TO take the ship to New-YOrk steaming
nine knots an hour, she was headed for Queens
town. The Irish coast was made by her last
night. All the passengers agree that they
have nothing to complain OF except the delay.
Captain Rande. after 1t was decided TO turn
the vessel back issued the following notice:
after careful consultation with the officers.
I have decided, the most prudent measure,
10 return TO Queenstown. The ship Is now max
Ing on an average from nine 10 ten knots an
hour. and is steering very well with her engines
The Berlin of the American Line. which
rived at Southampton to-day, Will hurriedly dis
charge and load and will call at Queenstown on
Sunday 10 take on board the passengers OF the
Paris, and convey them 10 New-fork.
II Is probable that the Paris Will be towed 10
Liverpool for repairs. There is no dock here
large enough 10 take her in and the craving
dock at Southampton Is not yet completed