New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
SHIPS AT NEWPORT NEWS.
THE STRANGER HAS TO PUT IN FOR RE-
PAIRs-MEN FROM THE BROOKLYN
SAY SHE WILL ARRIVE SOON

Newport News. Va, July IL (SpeciaD-The United
states converted yacht Stranger. now n gunboat
entered the harbor this morning at 10 o'clock, In
damaged condition and proceeded directly to
the shipyard for repairs. The Stranger
her way to Santiago from New York. and entered
the Capes last night for shelter from the storm
raging outside. While she was lying below Thin
BILE Light a passing tugboat lost its tow. large
coal-aden barge, which drifted into the Stranger.
striking her bow.
None OF the Strangers boats have been ashore
and the extent OF the damage cannot be learned.
but men from the ram Katahdin. which is an
chored near the little craft say that they saw her
bow badly stove In. Her bowsprit and part OF her
foremost are gone. One OF her boats was swing
ing on the davits. badly crushed. The Stranger
Is In the same class as the Gloucester. and carries
Ave 6-pounders and small battery Of rapd-ire
rifles Of small cabre.
When the Stranger first appeared in Hampton
Roads this morning 1t currently reported that
the Gloucester. Lieutenant Commander Wainwright
commanding. had arrived from Santiago. the scene
Of her gallant fight against the Spanish torpedo
boat destroyers Furor and Pluton. and large
crowd assembled the piers to welcome the
fighting Wainwright AS the Stranger anchored
of Old Point she was cheered heartily and II was
until the yacht arrived at the shipyard that
was learned she was not the Gloucester.
Captain Jewell Of the cruiser Minneapolis to-day
allowed his shore liberty for the first time
since his arrival mere, three weeks ago ooihc vi
the men wrote letters to the Navy Department
complaining about this deprivation. and others
sent communications to the newspapers about the
same time
Fifteen sailors attached to the cruiser Brooklyn.
Commodore schleys flagship. arrived here to-day.
and say they have instructions to remain here
until the arrival OF their ship from Santiago Their
time was out shortly before the battle Of Santiago
and they given furloughs after re-enlisting
They say the cruiser will arrive here for repairs
in the next ten days.
None Of the transports and hospital ships pear
ing wounded from Santiago have arrived here yer;
The Solace and the Ovette have been ordered
here. That Is all that is known about the coming
Of wounded sailors and soldiers to the fort hos
pital The repairs to the cruiser Minneapolis are
about completed and the ship will leave the snip
yard the latter part OF the week.
The collier Justin left Old Point this morning Tor
the Navy Yard to receive light armament. and
the Alexander arrived from the Navy Yard, hav.
ing been fitted and loaded with 5000 tons OF
coal
The Piscataqua, large tug recently purchased
by the Government, which was built to be used on
the Lakes. has arrived in Hampton Roads: She Is
In charge Of Lieutenant-C Commander Miles for
mery stationed at the Navy Yard. Her armament
consists OF two 9-pound guns and two rapid-ilre
guns. She completed about six weeks ago
and was to have been turned over to her owner IN
a few days, but the Government purchased her
She said to be the best boat Of her class In the
service.