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January 26, 1899
Delaware Gazette And State Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
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The British steamer Glendower was abandoned at sea in sinking condition during a stormy voyage from Philadelphia to Sligo; crew of 23 and a dog rescued by the Menominee after losing one seaman overboard. New York, Jan. 19.
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SHIP LOST, BUT CREW SAVED.
Fearful Voyage of the Glendower From Philadelphia.
New York, Jan. 19.—The Atlantic transport line steamer Menominee, which arrived today from London, brought to port Capt. Honeyman and 22 members of the crew of the British tramp steamer Glendower, which was abandoned at sea in a sinking condition on January 12th, in latitude 49.23, longitude 31.37, while on the voyage from Philadelphia for Sligo with a cargo of maize.
The Glendower left Philadelphia December 27th, clearing the Capes of the Delaware on the 28th. Shortly afterwards the Glendower experienced bad weather, the wind coming out from the west and shifting to northwest with a very heavy sea. On January 2d the storm increased and blew with great fury. Enormous seas boarded the vessel, during which Peter West, able seaman, was washed overboard and lost.
On the 6th the storm still continued and it was decided to turn the ship's head around and face the wind and sea. On the 7th the steamer dipped her stern, when an enormous wave broke over her, washing everything before it. The steamer filled rapidly. Every effort was made by the crew to clear the vessel but without success. The pumps became choked with cargo. Fortunately, on January 12th the Menominee hove in sight, bore down, launched her boats and rescued the entire crew, consisting of 23 men and their Scotch collie dog, and brought them to port.
The Glendower was built at Yarrow in 1882, registered 1,465 tons, and was owned by the Tyne Glendower Steamship Co.
Fearful Voyage of the Glendower From Philadelphia.
New York, Jan. 19.—The Atlantic transport line steamer Menominee, which arrived today from London, brought to port Capt. Honeyman and 22 members of the crew of the British tramp steamer Glendower, which was abandoned at sea in a sinking condition on January 12th, in latitude 49.23, longitude 31.37, while on the voyage from Philadelphia for Sligo with a cargo of maize.
The Glendower left Philadelphia December 27th, clearing the Capes of the Delaware on the 28th. Shortly afterwards the Glendower experienced bad weather, the wind coming out from the west and shifting to northwest with a very heavy sea. On January 2d the storm increased and blew with great fury. Enormous seas boarded the vessel, during which Peter West, able seaman, was washed overboard and lost.
On the 6th the storm still continued and it was decided to turn the ship's head around and face the wind and sea. On the 7th the steamer dipped her stern, when an enormous wave broke over her, washing everything before it. The steamer filled rapidly. Every effort was made by the crew to clear the vessel but without success. The pumps became choked with cargo. Fortunately, on January 12th the Menominee hove in sight, bore down, launched her boats and rescued the entire crew, consisting of 23 men and their Scotch collie dog, and brought them to port.
The Glendower was built at Yarrow in 1882, registered 1,465 tons, and was owned by the Tyne Glendower Steamship Co.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Survival
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Ship Lost
Crew Saved
Storm At Sea
Glendower
Menominee Rescue
Cargo Of Maize
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Honeyman
Peter West
Where did it happen?
Atlantic Ocean, Latitude 49.23, Longitude 31.37
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Honeyman
Peter West
Location
Atlantic Ocean, Latitude 49.23, Longitude 31.37
Event Date
December 27th To January 12th
Story Details
The British steamer Glendower left Philadelphia for Sligo with maize, encountered severe storms, lost seaman Peter West overboard on January 2d, filled with water on January 7th, and was abandoned in sinking condition on January 12th; entire crew of 23 men and a dog rescued by steamer Menominee.