When was it published?

October 25, 1848 in Morning Star

Story October 25, 1848

Morning Star

Q: What themes does it cover?

Misfortune, Survival, Bravery Heroism

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ship Collision, Passenger Abandonment, Maritime Rescue, Gulf Of St. Lawrence, Emigrant Schooner

Limerick, York County, Maine

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What is this article about?

In the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the schooner Ann, carrying 113 emigrants from Limerick to Quebec, was struck by the barque Hampton on the night of the 22nd ult., losing its masts. Captain Archibald McFie and crew abandoned most passengers by sealing the hatches, but the 104 left behind were rescued by the ship Princess Ann and safely landed in Quebec.

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Full Text

Heartless and Barbarous Conduct.-The schooner Ann, Capt. Archibald McFie, from Limerick for Quebec, with 113 emigrants on board, while working up the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the night of the 22d ult., was run into by the barque Hampton, and lost her masts. As soon as the accident occurred, the captain and crew fastened down the hatches and, with nine of the passengers, escaped on board the Hampton. When the victims of his heartless desertion succeeded in reaching the deck. they hoisted a lamp on the stump of the mainmast, which fortunately attracted the attention of the ship Princess Ann, the captain of which came to the rescue and took them all on board, carefully administering to their wants, and safely landed them at Quebec.-Quebec Chron., 4th.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Survival Heroic Act

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Survival Bravery Heroism

What keywords are associated?

Ship Collision Passenger Abandonment Maritime Rescue Gulf Of St. Lawrence Emigrant Schooner

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Archibald Mcfie

Where did it happen?

Gulf Of St. Lawrence

Story Details

Key Persons

Capt. Archibald Mcfie

Location

Gulf Of St. Lawrence

Event Date

Night Of The 22d Ult.

Story Details

The schooner Ann collides with the barque Hampton in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, loses masts; captain and crew seal hatches and flee with nine passengers, abandoning the rest, who signal with a lamp and are rescued by the ship Princess Ann and landed safely in Quebec.