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Domestic News
April 17, 1890
The Sioux County Journal
Harrison, Sioux County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
In New York on April 12, Captain Roberts of the Adriatic denied reports of abandoning the disabled City of Paris, stating he offered assistance, including towing to Queenstown via the Aldergate, and passenger transfer, which Captain Watkins accepted before Roberts continued his voyage.
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New York, April 12.—The Adriatic arrived today. Captain Roberts says the printed story about his action toward the disabled City of Paris is not true. He laid by the City of Paris six hours, and when a boat came alongside he informed the officer in charge that he would do all in his power to assist the disabled ship. He signaled the Aldergate and with her proceeded to come up to the City of Paris and informed Captain Watkins that he had spoken the Aldergate, which was willing to tow the City of Paris to Queenstown. He also offered to take off her passengers and leave them at Queenstown, not New York as has been reported, and even stated to Captain Watkins that if absolutely necessary to save life he would tow the City of Paris to Queenstown. Captain Watkins, on learning from Captain Roberts that the Aldergate would tow him, signaled "Thanks, go ahead," so he proceeded on his voyage.
New York, April 12.—The Adriatic arrived today. Captain Roberts says the printed story about his action toward the disabled City of Paris is not true. He laid by the City of Paris six hours, and when a boat came alongside he informed the officer in charge that he would do all in his power to assist the disabled ship. He signaled the Aldergate and with her proceeded to come up to the City of Paris and informed Captain Watkins that he had spoken the Aldergate, which was willing to tow the City of Paris to Queenstown. He also offered to take off her passengers and leave them at Queenstown, not New York as has been reported, and even stated to Captain Watkins that if absolutely necessary to save life he would tow the City of Paris to Queenstown. Captain Watkins, on learning from Captain Roberts that the Aldergate would tow him, signaled "Thanks, go ahead," so he proceeded on his voyage.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
City Of Paris
Adriatic
Ship Assistance
Queenstown
Captain Roberts
Aldergate
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Roberts
Captain Watkins
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
April 12
Key Persons
Captain Roberts
Captain Watkins
Outcome
assistance offered and accepted; roberts proceeded on voyage.
Event Details
Captain Roberts of the Adriatic corrected reports, stating he assisted the disabled City of Paris for six hours, offered towing via Aldergate to Queenstown, and passenger transfer, which Captain Watkins acknowledged.