When was it published?

September 25, 1851 in Herald Of The Times

Foreign News September 25, 1851

Herald Of The Times

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Hurricane St Martins, Barque Imogene, Windward Islands, Severe Gale

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

A severe hurricane struck St. Martins on the night of August 17, continuing until 4 P.M. on the 18th, driving the barque Imogene ashore where it capsized; crew escaped narrowly. Fears of destruction in Southern Windward Islands.

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Hurricane At St. Martins.—The brig Francis Jane, arrived at this port from St. Martins, Aug. 22d, reports that a severe hurricane occurred there, commencing on the night of the 17th, and continuing with great violence until 4 P. M., of the 18th. The barque Imogene, of Charleston, S. C., bound to New York, with 1,600 bbls. salt on board, was driven ashore on the rocks, capsized and filled, the crew having a narrow escape for their lives. No intelligence had been received from the Southern Windward Islands, and it was feared that the gale there had been very destructive.—Com. Adv.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Hurricane St Martins Barque Imogene Windward Islands Severe Gale

Where did it happen?

St. Martins

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Martins

Event Date

Night Of The 17th To 4 P.M. Of The 18th

Outcome

barque imogene driven ashore, capsized and filled; crew narrow escape. feared destruction in southern windward islands.

Event Details

The brig Francis Jane arrived from St. Martins on Aug. 22d reporting a severe hurricane commencing on the night of the 17th and continuing until 4 P.M. of the 18th. The barque Imogene, from Charleston bound to New York with 1,600 bbls. salt, was driven ashore on rocks, capsized, and filled. No news from Southern Windward Islands, with fears of great destruction there.