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Foreign News
February 9, 1853
Washington Telegraph
Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
A severe hurricane struck England on Christmas night, causing over 100 deaths, mainly from shipwrecks in the English Channel. It began on Christmas Eve near Ireland and rivaled the 1830 storm in destruction.
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A Great Hurricane—Upwards of One Hundred Lives Lost. The hurricane which burst over England on Christmas night, has not been equalled in point of severity and for extent of havoc since that which occasioned so much destruction to life and property in 1830. Several fine ships—some of them emigrant vessels—perished amidst the fury of the gales, and more than one hundred unfortunate creatures have met with a watery grave. It would seem that the effect of the hurricane was first felt on Christmas eve, and after sweeping round the coast of Ireland, broke over England.
The upper portion of the English channel was the scene of most terrific weather and numerous deplorable events.
Vessels were driven from their anchors, lost masts and sails, besides sustaining much other damage: while some were overpowered by the violence of the storm, and foundered with every soul on board.
The upper portion of the English channel was the scene of most terrific weather and numerous deplorable events.
Vessels were driven from their anchors, lost masts and sails, besides sustaining much other damage: while some were overpowered by the violence of the storm, and foundered with every soul on board.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Hurricane
England
Christmas Night
Ships Lost
English Channel
Lives Lost
Where did it happen?
England
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
England
Event Date
Christmas Night
Outcome
upwards of one hundred lives lost
Event Details
The hurricane burst over England on Christmas night, first felt on Christmas eve sweeping round the coast of Ireland. Several fine ships, including emigrant vessels, perished in the gales. The upper portion of the English channel saw terrific weather; vessels lost anchors, masts, sails, and some foundered with all souls on board.