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September 18, 1889
Evening Capital
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
What is this article about?
The steamer Vertummus, carrying fruit from Jamaica to New York, ran aground at Long Beach on Sept. 18. All aboard were saved, including the Sheldon family whose boat capsized during rescue; they were aided by beachgoers, notably Mrs. Henry Chapman who saved a child. The vessel is likely a total loss.
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A Steamer Ashore at Long Beach.
New York, Sept. 18.-The steamer Vertummus, with fruit from Jamaica for this city, went ashore on Long Beach. All on board were saved. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and their two children, passengers on the vessel, were being taken off in a boat when it capsized in the surf, but they were rescued by summer boarders at the beach, who plunged in and brought them ashore. Mrs. Henry Chapman, of Brooklyn, distinguished herself by saving a 3-year-old child in this way. The vessel will probably be a total loss.
New York, Sept. 18.-The steamer Vertummus, with fruit from Jamaica for this city, went ashore on Long Beach. All on board were saved. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and their two children, passengers on the vessel, were being taken off in a boat when it capsized in the surf, but they were rescued by summer boarders at the beach, who plunged in and brought them ashore. Mrs. Henry Chapman, of Brooklyn, distinguished herself by saving a 3-year-old child in this way. The vessel will probably be a total loss.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Bravery Heroism
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Steamer Grounding
Long Beach
Ship Rescue
Boat Capsizing
Heroic Save
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Sheldon
Mrs. Sheldon
Sheldon Children
Mrs. Henry Chapman
Where did it happen?
Long Beach, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Sheldon
Mrs. Sheldon
Sheldon Children
Mrs. Henry Chapman
Location
Long Beach, New York
Event Date
Sept. 18
Story Details
Steamer Vertummus grounds at Long Beach; all saved, including Sheldon family rescued after boat capsizes; Mrs. Chapman saves child; vessel total loss.