The New Hampshire Gazette

JANUARY 11.
SHIPWRECK!

On Wednesday night last, during the then violent snow storm, about 8 o'clock, the ship Margaret, Capt. John Mackay, from Amsterdam, for and belonging to this port, was cast away on the Goodyberry, near Baker's Island, off Salem harbour, and the Captain (who was unwell) a Dutch gentleman passenger, one of the seamen and the cabin boy, were unfortunately drowned. The vessel went to pieces immediately, and the cargo it is supposed will be entirely lost. Among the survivors is Mr. James Lamb, of this town, merchant, and part owner of the ship.

Those who saved their lives did it by plunging into the surf and were washed on shore, while those who sprung in when the surf was receding, were drowned.

On Friday evening the remains of Capt. Mackay, were brought to town and yesterday were interred, attended by a great number of sympathizing friends--the Shipping in the Harbour hoisted their colours half mast high as a mark of respect to the deceased. He has left an amiable widow to lament his loss.
SALEM, Jan. 12.

Further particulars of the loss of the Margaret, Capt. Mackay.

Last Wednesday night in a snow storm, the ship Margaret, Capt. John Mackay, from Amsterdam, belonging to Boston, drove ashore upon the Eastern Goodyberry, lying S. 36 W. about half a mile from Baker's Island. She struck about ten minutes before she touched the Goodyberry, on the rocks without, and was ashore about 2 o'clock in the morning. They left the wreck about 9 o'clock. The ship went to pieces about 10. They were discovered to be on the island soon after they landed, by Mr. Cabot of Beverly. A boat from Beverly went instantly to their relief, but not being able to land, it gave notice at Marblehead, and the survivors were taken off the island about 5 o'clock, P. M. by Skippers Roles and Hooper. Marblehead on this, as well as all occasions which call for bold exertions to relieve distress, deserves the highest praise. The captain, and three other persons perished on the wreck.--One of them was a passenger.

The cargo was dry goods, steel, gin, &c. and very little of it has been saved.--A passenger was put ashore upon the Isle of Shoals, to whom the letters and papers were delivered, who has passed thro' this town to Boston.