When was it published?

September 7, 1764 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News September 7, 1764

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Schooner Viner, Shipwreck, Cape Cod Rescue, Leak Abandonment

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The schooner Viner, Capt. Charles Amory, sprung a leak en route from Newfoundland to New York and was abandoned by its crew, who were rescued 18 leagues east of Cape Cod by the fishing schooner Benjamin House of Situate. The Viner likely sank shortly after.

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The Schooner Viner, Capt. Charles Amory, sailed from Newfoundland the 8th of August, bound to New York, sprung a leak in a week after she came out, which increased for 12 Days, so that the Captain and Hands were obliged to take to their Boat, which was on Sunday last Week, and in about 4 Hours after they were taken up 18 Leagues East of Cape Cod, by a Fishing Schooner, Benjamin House, Master, of Situate; they then endeavoured to save what they could from the Schooner, which was her Long Boat, Sails, one Anchor, and a few other Articles, and arrived here Wednesday: It is supposed the schooner sunk in two or 3 Hours after she had left her.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Schooner Viner Shipwreck Cape Cod Rescue Leak Abandonment

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Amory Benjamin House

Where did it happen?

18 Leagues East Of Cape Cod

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

18 Leagues East Of Cape Cod

Event Date

Sailed 8th Of August; Abandoned Sunday Last Week; Arrived Wednesday

Key Persons

Charles Amory Benjamin House

Outcome

crew rescued after 4 hours in boat; saved long boat, sails, one anchor, and few other articles; schooner supposed sunk in 2 or 3 hours after abandonment

Event Details

Schooner Viner sailed from Newfoundland on 8th August bound for New York; sprung leak one week out; leak increased over 12 days forcing captain and crew to abandon ship in boat on Sunday last week; rescued by fishing schooner Benjamin House of Situate 18 leagues east of Cape Cod; attempted to salvage items from Viner before it sank.