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September 10, 1858
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Captain Barrow's steamer Telegraph is run down by a schooner on Lake Michigan during a storm around the first of the month. He saves passengers, but his sinking ship leaves him struggling in the water, aided by his loyal Newfoundland dog who keeps his head above water until rescued by the schooner's boat. No lives lost.
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Noble Dog.
Capt. Barrow, of the steamer Telegraph on Lake Michigan, had his boat run down by a schooner, during a stormy night, about the first of the month. He safely embarked all his passengers in the life-boat: soon after which his steamer sunk under him. While he was struggling with the raging billows his Newfoundland dog kept swimming close by his side, frequently placing his nose under the chin of his master to keep his head above water, and continued to do so until picked up by the schooner's boat. Not a life was lost by the fearful accident.
Capt. Barrow, of the steamer Telegraph on Lake Michigan, had his boat run down by a schooner, during a stormy night, about the first of the month. He safely embarked all his passengers in the life-boat: soon after which his steamer sunk under him. While he was struggling with the raging billows his Newfoundland dog kept swimming close by his side, frequently placing his nose under the chin of his master to keep his head above water, and continued to do so until picked up by the schooner's boat. Not a life was lost by the fearful accident.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Noble Dog
Shipwreck
Lake Michigan
Newfoundland Dog
Heroic Rescue
Stormy Night
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Barrow
Newfoundland Dog
Where did it happen?
Lake Michigan
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Barrow
Newfoundland Dog
Location
Lake Michigan
Event Date
About The First Of The Month
Story Details
Captain Barrow's steamer is sunk in a storm; his dog swims beside him, supporting his head above water until both are rescued.