Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-13
ROYAL PERSONS
IN DIRE PERIL.
Steamship Delhi Runs Aground on
Scene of Nelson's { rear
Victory,
STEAMERS RUSH TO RESCUE
Passengers Taken off by French steamer
Severe storm and Great Apprehension
Concdrnins Fate OF Steamer.

Passengers Takeh oh "
Severe storm and Great Apprehension
Concdrning Fate OF Steamer.
Gibraltar, Dec. 13.-After spending
y nanicky hours aboard the British
steamship Delhi, which was hard
aground on the rocks off Cape Traf-
algar, the passengers were rescued
late today by the French cruiser Pri-
ant, which braved tempest which
threatened to wreck her before she
could approach the helpless liner.
Aboard the Delhi were the Duke
and Duchess of Fife, their daughters
Princesses Alexandra and Maude,
score of other members of the Brit
ish nobility and many American tour
ISIS The captain and crew Of the
Delhi remained aboard. The res
cued passengers are expected to be
brought here.
The Delhi went aground during a
fog while a, great distance out OF
her course. Help was summoned ey
wireless.
Gibralter, Dec. 13.-The British
steamship Delhi, aboard which are
the Duke and Duchess of Fife and
Princesses Alexandra and Maude, is
ashore near Cape Trafalgar. The
sea is very heavy and much alarm is
felt for the safety of the passengers
The British steamship London. and
the cruisers, the Duke Of Edinhurg
and Weymouth, which were Off Cape
Spartel, were notified Of the Delhls
plight this forenoon and steamed to
her assistance.
Rockets are being sent up from the
stranded vessel in an effort to sum
mon assistance from land.
The Delhi was bound for Egypt and
carried a heavy passenger list. A
number of American tourists are on
board.
Gibraltar, Dec. 13.-The position
of the steamer Delhi is extremely
precarious. The gale is becoming
more intense and waves are sweeping
the decks. The British cruisers the
Duke of Edinburgh and Weymouth,
are on the scene but cannot approach
the ship. An effort to send lifeboats
to the Delhi failed.
Fearing that no aid can be given
! from sea, even should the gale sub
side, the government is trying to land
! soldiers near the scene of the wreck.
| The country is wild and the troops
will have much difficulty in trying
1 to carry the life-saving machinery
with which they are equipped, near
kIenough to the Delhi to attempt a
rescue.
The steamer ran aground in the
darkness this morning before any of
1.-THE passengers were awake. The yes
sci was the scene Of wild confusion
land a panic was only prevented by
promises to launch the life boats and
transport the passengers to land.
3Efforts to launch the boats were futile
as the gale steadily increased and all
) on board are frantic with fear.
The Duke Of Fife has been assist
ing the officers in trying to quiet the
passengers. His wife and daughters
SPrincesses Alexandra and Maude, are
Ahowing great bravery, according to
wireless messages.
The Delhi is one of the finest ships
n the peninsular and oriental service.
She carried large number OF pass
engers, who expected to spend the
winter holidays in Europe. In ad-
dition to the Duke of Fife and his
family, several other members OF the
British nobility are on board.
A heavy fog probably accounts lot
the Delhi drifting out Of her course.
Immediately after the steamer MT
the rocks, wireless messages were
hashed telling of her distress. An
swers were quickly received from
the British cruisers which are stand
ing by
Reports that the storm is increas-
ing in severity is causing the greatest
apprehension here.
London, Dec. ia dispatch from
Tangier states that the French cruis-
Ter Priant reached the steamer Delhi
late today and took off all the pas
sengers.
A gift that is lasting, substantial and
we'll made one for the young folks
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