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Domestic News
April 13, 1815
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Of the survivors from the wrecked ship Surprize, only 20-30 were lost to drowning; the rest floated to shore on deck remnants, were assisted by locals with a rope, and safely reached Trenton by wagon on Saturday morning before proceeding to Philadelphia under the Sailing Master's charge.
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From the Trenton True American.
We have the pleasure to announce, that of all the persons left on the wreck of the Surprize, but twenty or thirty were lost. These were swept overboard and drowned. The remainder continued on the wreck until it went to pieces; when they floated on the deck part to within about four rods of the shore, and by the help of a rope, and the assistance of the inhabitants, they all reached the shore in safety—among them the boatswain's wife. They arrived at this place in waggons, on Saturday morning, and, after refreshing themselves, proceeded to Philadelphia, under charge of the Sailing Master, who was the last person who left the wreck. Dreadful as this catastrophe is, it is yet far from being as bad as was apprehended.
We have the pleasure to announce, that of all the persons left on the wreck of the Surprize, but twenty or thirty were lost. These were swept overboard and drowned. The remainder continued on the wreck until it went to pieces; when they floated on the deck part to within about four rods of the shore, and by the help of a rope, and the assistance of the inhabitants, they all reached the shore in safety—among them the boatswain's wife. They arrived at this place in waggons, on Saturday morning, and, after refreshing themselves, proceeded to Philadelphia, under charge of the Sailing Master, who was the last person who left the wreck. Dreadful as this catastrophe is, it is yet far from being as bad as was apprehended.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Shipping
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Shipwreck
Surprize
Survivors
Drowned
Rescue
Trenton
What entities or persons were involved?
Boatswain's Wife
Sailing Master
Where did it happen?
Trenton
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Trenton
Event Date
Saturday Morning
Key Persons
Boatswain's Wife
Sailing Master
Outcome
twenty or thirty persons swept overboard and drowned; remainder saved and reached shore safely.
Event Details
Persons on the wreck of the Surprize floated on deck parts to near shore after wreck broke up; assisted by rope and inhabitants to reach safety; arrived in Trenton by wagons and proceeded to Philadelphia.