When was it published?

February 19, 1839 in Alexandria Gazette

Foreign News February 19, 1839

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Bowel, Sir Francis Burdett, Lord Mayor

Q: What keywords are associated?

Shipwreck, Ester, Rescue, Captain Bowel, Ann Eliza, Nova Scotia, London Subscription

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

London report on a subscription drive led by the Lord Mayor and figures like Sir Francis Burdett to honor American Captain Bowel of the Ann Eliza for rescuing eight seamen from the wrecked ship Ester during its voyage from Nova Scotia to England six or seven weeks prior. Two American seamen who swam to the wreck with ropes are also to be recognized.

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London, Jan. 4--The American Captain who saved the lives of part of the crew of the Ester. The Lord Mayor has received several communications from persons of rank and fortune, among the rest from Sir Francis Burdett and his daughter, on the subject of preparing a subscription for a memorial to Captain Bowel, the American commander of the Ann Eliza, who so gallantly and humanely exerted himself to save the lives of the eight poor seamen, part of the crew of the Ester, lost on her voyage to England from Nova Scotia, six or seven weeks ago. We have every reason to suppose a very substantial testimonial of the feelings of the people of London will soon be proposed, to be presented to the acceptance of the American commander. The two American seamen, too, who swam to the wreck amid the fury of the element, with ropes, will not be forgotten.--London Globe.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Shipwreck Ester Rescue Captain Bowel Ann Eliza Nova Scotia London Subscription

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Bowel Sir Francis Burdett Lord Mayor

Where did it happen?

Voyage From Nova Scotia To England

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Voyage From Nova Scotia To England

Event Date

Six Or Seven Weeks Ago

Key Persons

Captain Bowel Sir Francis Burdett Lord Mayor

Outcome

eight seamen saved from the ester; subscription for memorial to captain bowel and recognition for two american seamen

Event Details

The Ester was lost on its voyage to England from Nova Scotia. Captain Bowel of the Ann Eliza exerted himself to save eight seamen from the crew. Two American seamen swam to the wreck with ropes amid stormy conditions. The Lord Mayor received communications, including from Sir Francis Burdett and his daughter, to prepare a subscription for a memorial to Captain Bowel. A substantial testimonial from London is expected.