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Story November 17, 1856

New York Daily Tribune

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Captain Devanlx and Lieutenant Luguierre behaved heroically during the sinking of a steamer, with the captain last to leave. Albert Sumner and family from Newport, RI, fate uncertain. George Schedel and wife, former British Vice-Consul, were saved by a Bremen vessel.

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The conduct of Capt. Devanlx appears to have been worthy the position he occupied. He was the last to leave the sinking steamer. Lieutenant Luguierre also seems to have behaved most gallantly. Among the passengers whose fate is uncertain are Mr. Albert Sumner (elder brother of Mr. Charles Sumner) and his wife and child. This gentleman is well known as one of the most hospitable residents of Newport, R. I. Among those saved we are happy to see the name of Mr. George Schedel, formerly British Vice-Consul in this city, who, with Mrs. Schedel, was returning to Europe. They did not return to this port, but went on their way with the Bremen vessel which first picked them up.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Heroic Act Survival

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Catastrophe Survival

What keywords are associated?

Sinking Steamer Heroic Evacuation Passenger Rescue Shipwreck Survival Bremen Vessel

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Devanlx Lieutenant Luguierre Mr. Albert Sumner Mrs. Sumner Sumner Child Mr. George Schedel Mrs. Schedel

Where did it happen?

Sinking Steamer At Sea

Story Details

Key Persons

Capt. Devanlx Lieutenant Luguierre Mr. Albert Sumner Mrs. Sumner Sumner Child Mr. George Schedel Mrs. Schedel

Location

Sinking Steamer At Sea

Story Details

Captain Devanlx was last to leave sinking steamer; Lieutenant Luguierre behaved gallantly. Albert Sumner and family fate uncertain. George Schedel and wife saved by Bremen vessel en route to Europe.

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