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Story September 5, 1882

The Watchman And Southron

Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina

What is this article about?

Rumor of a new, improved bark to replace the lost Azor, which sank with Liberian Joint Stock Steamship Company funds aboard, providing emigrants another chance to reach Liberia.

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A rumor is afloat in the air that another bark to take the place of the lost Azor, which apparently foundered with all of the funds of the Liberian Joint Stock Steamship Company on board will shortly be introduced to the public. The rumor also says that the forthcoming bark will be of larger dimensions, a faster sailer and in every way more complete, and that those who were disappointed in emigrating to Liberia because of the misfortune to the Azor, will have an opportunity of carrying out their

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity Disaster Journey

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Recovery Exploration

What keywords are associated?

Ship Rumor Azor Foundered Liberian Emigration New Bark Steamship Company

Where did it happen?

To Liberia

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Location

To Liberia

Story Details

Rumor of another bark to replace the lost Azor, which foundered with the funds of the Liberian Joint Stock Steamship Company on board; the new bark will be larger, faster, and more complete, allowing disappointed emigrants to Liberia to proceed.

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