Extract
from a letter from Waterford 29 January:
Last
Wednesday, (24th January) some fishermen belonging to Ballymacaw
boarded a vessel which was lying at anchor off that place, when they found she
had been deserted by the master and crew. She arrived here yesterday evening,
under the care of Mr Rogers, Deputy Surveyor, and proves to be the Frichelem,
of Gottenburgh, laden with iron and deal; from her papers, the captain’s name
appears to be Eric Diricks. It is feared every person belonging to the vessel
has perished in attempting to get on shore.[1]
Thursday
evening, a Swedish vessel, laden with hemp and iron,
was discovered by some fishermen, near Brownstown Head, within a few miles of
this harbour, with a small ketch anchor out, and her stern in on the rocks. On
going on board of her, they found she had been deserted by the crew, no person
whatever being on board, though her logbook had been marked at meridian that day.
After having remained on board for some time, without anyone belonging to her
appearing, they proceeded to get her off, which having been accomplished; they
brought her up to our Quay yesterday. This circumstance, is developed by the
arrival of the crew in this city last night; who, terrified at the vessel being
driven on the rocks, betook themselves to the boat, and came on shore.[2]
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