Shipwrecks - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Dutch Shipwreck- S.S. Koningin Regentes

Carol B. Selbiger — 17 Jul 2006 5:06:19 GMT

I am searching for information on the shipwreck of a Dutch ship on June 6th, 1918. My Grandmothers Uncle, Pieter Wissekerke, died at sea on this ship. I would like to know if the ship sunk in the Baltic Sea or Atlantic Ocean.

Fitzgearld Ship Wreak- MacLellan Surname Please Help

FawnLaffin69 — 7 Nov 2008 6:14:19 GMT

I am looking for the family of

Donald Clifford MacLellan (Master Captian) for over 30 years, or any informatio about him and his family.
He had 6 Children. I know of 3.

Donald MacLellan was born 1908 in Port Hope Ontario and died December 29th 1995 in FLorida USA.
He was rasied in Michigan USA. He was the son of Alexander Eddie MacLellan and Mary Isabella (Bella) Ebere.
Alex died Young and Mary took there 5 Children to Michigan to live in 1917.
Other Children Names Where:
1) Unknown
2) Alexzander Eddie MacLellan b1908
3) Florence Mary B MacLellan b1911
4) Walter Frederick MacLellan b 1915

Donald C MacLellan married Sadonia Neoma Ebear
I know of 3 children
1) Michael Edward MacLellan b1934 in Detrit Michiga Married Betty Ruth Leonard
2) Donna MacLellan b1941 d1975 in Michigan
3) Gordon Frederick MacLellan b1945 d1975 in a Ship Wreak.
(Fitzgearld)

Any Information You can Reach me at fawnsfamilytree@hotmail.com

Barque Esther

June Copley — 9 Nov 2006 9:36:10 GMT

Looking for information on the barque Esther.

From a family Bible "Barger Easther lost 27 November 1838 Capt. Hill & his wife & six men lost"

Information found
ESTHER
Master: Captain Hill
Rigging: Barque; sheathed in copper in 1832
Tonnage: 358 tons
Construction: 1821 in Hull
Owners: Hill
Port of registry: Scarborough
Port of survey: London
Voyage: sailed for Québec

Did the Titanic only sail once ??

lschertzl — 5 Oct 2007 10:12:05 GMT

Hello everyone,
I just received a copy of my grandfather Isaaci Kataisto declaration of
intent for citizenship. He states that he arrived on or about February 2,
1911 at Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on the vessel Titanic from Hango, Finland.

Wasn't the Titanic's one and only voyage her maiden voyage when she
sank?

I have a copy of his Canadian border crossing. It is dated February 1910.

SEARCHING FOR ANY RECORDS OF A MR JOHANSON

cheldonbarnett — 17 Jun 2003 10:38:02 GMT

WAS SHIP WRECKED OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SOUTH AFRICA,( MIDDLE TO LATE 1800) DAUGHTERS NAME WAS AGNES BORN 23 AUGUST 1876 , MY GREAT GRAND MOTHER

Shipwreck Gaspe Coast

keyley1 — 2 Nov 2008 2:06:30 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for information regarding a possible shipwreck off of Cap-des-Rosiers in Gaspe. Local story is that the Buckhaven sunk in 1831 and surviving families McDonald, Holland and Hipson settled in Douglastown Gaspe.

I am looking for information regarding the possibility that George MCDONALD and Aurthur HOLLAND were on this ship. Any information would be appreciated.

Cheers

Prince Edward Island November 1870 please help

ancestralroots — 22 Sep 2008 5:03:04 GMT

I need help,the only info I have is.." John Duncan Matheson )b: 1807 ,Oyster Bed Bridhe,PEI) and his son Donald b: 1841 O.B.B.) were lost at sea , November 1870)"

Ship cut in two

DavidAndrews56 — 25 Oct 2008 10:00:57 GMT

Bit of a long shot, but am trying to verify a family story that my Grandfather Albert George Mann, Kenisington 1880's with his second wife Mary were travelling on a boat - assume within European waters between 1935 and the outbreak of war. The ship was supposed to have been cut in half in a collision and they were seperated only be be reunited later finding that each had survived from separate halves, can't find any details of shipping accidents that tie up - it is possible that it may have been on a Swiss Lake as they did visit Switzerland around this time. Any information or suggestions of sources would be very welcome.
Thanks
David Andrews
Grandson

Greak Lake Ship Wreaks Need Help Cant Find SOme SHips or Information

FawnLaffin69 — 24 Oct 2008 5:02:45 GMT

I am looking for a couple of steamers and ships,l and I cant seem to find any information with the dates I would need or any information at all......

1. North King Steamer. My Great Great grandfather Alexander MacLellan/McClellan he died on a Accident that happen. He died in 1899-1900. He was a wheelsman on the Steamer

2. Oliver Mowat crew before 1917

3. Sophia Minch when it was in a wreak before 1917

4. Scheobazer?. Sank outside the Eastern Gap, (near The George A March). Capt MacDonald and his wife drowned. Neil MacLellan (My Great Uncle) Surviorer, would like to know if there was any other surviovors and a picture of the ship. (can not find any records of this ship at all).......

5. Edmund Fitzgerald When it sank on November 10, 1975 ( A 3rd Cousin Of Mine) Gordon MacLellan

His father was Donald MacLellan A Master Captian......

6. What Ships did Donald Clifford MacLellan Sail and accident that Happen?,

You can reach me at fawnsfamilytree@hotmail.com

Thanks Fawn Laffin

377 Hansen Road North Brampton Ontario L6V 3T5

Capt. William Fraser Heflin

jehceltic — 25 Aug 2005 2:58:39 GMT

He apparently died about 1750 in at shipwreck out at sea. This is all I know. I would like it very much if someone could give me the name of the ship or where it was when it went down, or at least give me the names of ships that went down about the year 1750.

General Grant Shipwreck

Ken Scadden — 15 Dec 2005 3:31:54 GMT

Hi there,

I am currently helping finish writing a book on the General Grant. I have compiled a list of passengers and crew from available sources so if you wish to have me check my list just e-mail me, rather than having to buy Keith Eunsons book.

Ken Scadden

Ship St. Nicolas arrived NY 12 Sep 1856--Stuck on Sandbar?

pdinger44 — 12 Oct 2008 7:29:42 GMT

My great-grandmother Magdalena Vogt Willi used to tell my father that when she emigrated from Switzerland, their ship got stuck on a sandbar and they had to sit offshore for several days before the ship could land.

I recently found that Magdalena and her sister came over on the ship St. Nicolas, which arrived in New York on 12 Sep 1856. I know it's a long shot, but I'd love to find a newspaper article or some other source corroborating her story, and I am hoping somebody here can give me some suggestions.

Schooner George A. Marsh Aug 1917

FawnLaffin69 — 27 Sep 2007 3:05:36 GMT

Hi , I am trying to find out more information on a family member of mine who was a survivor of the Geroge A March, Named Neil McLellan of Port Hope. I know the family moved to Kingston and they went to Toronto as well.
He was the son of Alex McLellan and Ellen Eddy, he was married twice his first wife unknown died on the George A March. with there son, Douglas McLellan and SOme Others Listed Below.
Those whose lives were so quickly taken in the wreck of the Marsh were:
Cap. John W. Smith aged 48 years
His wife aged 22 years
Their children Greta aged 12, Eva aged 8, John aged 6, Clarence aged 4, Lorraine aged one year.
Mrs. Neil MacClellan aged 25
Her son, Douglas aged seven months.
Her nephew George Greaves of Toronto aged 4 years.
Mate William J. Watkins aged 66.
George Cousins aged 59

Niel Married a Margaret Who was related to the ship somehow after the accident.

My Father-In-Laws Grandfatehr was Charles McLellan, (Neils Older Brother). Any information you could provide would be great.
More info on Niel, The Ship, Orbits, Pictures of anyone on the ship ect.
You can reach me at fawnsfamilytree@hotmail.com

Other spellings for McLellan (McLennan, MacLellan, McClellan, McLalland).

Capt. William BANNISTER

Stargaz3r — 13 Oct 2006 9:04:02 GMT

Hello :)

Capt. William C. BANNISTER (born 1818 in Devon) is my 3rd great grandfather. According to the records of my great grandparents, who did much genealogy work, he drowned at sea. One source places his death circa 1868. Another says that William's son, George (who emigrated to America and gave much of our original information), was 14 years old when his father drowned at sea...putting William's death about 1870. There is a notation that he may have been lost at Goodwin Sands.

Unfortunately, we do not know the name of his ship or even what type of ship it was. William's daughter, Dorothy, told her grandson that when she was a child (in the 1850s), she was aboard William's ship and that the sailors rigged up a swing for her.

So, I feel fairly confident I'm not just chasing some family myth.

William's family was living in the California District of Hartlepool at the time of the 1861 census. His wife, Catherine, is listed as the head of household, but under the heading, occupation, it reads "mariner from home". In 1874, she remarried to a John HAGUE.

I have searched and searched for a death record for William and through countless lists of wrecked ships, crew lists, etc, as have several of my relatives...all to no avail. My brain is just fried.

Does anyone here have any suggestions for tacking down William and his ship? Any advice warmly welcomed.

Thanks for your time! :)

Debra
California, USA

death at sea

PhyllisSparks138 — 28 Sep 2008 9:41:10 GMT

My grandmother Beatrice Waugh was apparently buried at sea on the way out to Australia from England after her death on board. I think this was about 1913-14.
How would I get her death certificate?

HMS Hazell

sahartley — 27 Aug 2008 5:25:37 GMT

Found photo of HMS Hazell, used in WW2. painted battleship grey possibly a trawler with gun added up front. Anyone know how to find out battle details please.

Brig John, registered Penzance.

velostrian — 23 May 2008 10:37:27 GMT

William Ferris was master of the brig John from Penzance engaged in the Newfoundland trade. His widow applied for Trinity House assistance in 1796. Does anyone know what happened to the John, where and exactly when?

fishing boat BERNICIA, 1900

muddysmith — 18 Aug 2008 1:24:44 GMT

This fishing boat went down with all hands (including my great grandfather, Alexander Murray) in the North Sea in 1900. I believe she was sailing between Fife in Scotland and Yarmouth in England.

Where should I go to find more info? She was originally registered in North Shields, England, and was on loan to fishermen in Cellardyke, Fife, Scotland.

Lusitania sinking May 1915

Michael — 22 Aug 2004 8:34:17 GMT

Hello am doing research on the Lusitania disaster of 1915
and am looking for relatives of survivors and victims. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Best wishes
Mike
www.rmslusitania.info

Nova Scotia Shipwreck in 1746

DianaWerth — 25 Sep 2005 9:36:28 GMT

I am looking for info on a shipwreck of the coast of Yarmouth Nova Scotia around 1746. Only one person lived, his name was Alexander Bain and he was only 7 years old at the time. Anyone familure with this story?

Three Bells (ship)

Bessflor94 — 16 Sep 2007 6:32:43 GMT

Looking for information on owners builders or crew of the ship Three Bells of Glasgow Scotland,(Capt Robert Creighton, born 1821 in Scotland) which rescued the steamship San Francisco in Dec 1853. Capt Creighton was later awarded a gold medal by the US Govt.

Slave ship "Good Intent"

Bonnie Rice — 26 Nov 2006 12:38:29 GMT

Are there any records of the ship "Good Intent" that shipwrecked off the NC coast?

Shipwrecked off North Queensland, Australia Coast. BARBARA CRAWFORD THOMPSON

zjackson37 — 6 May 2008 7:25:08 GMT

Does anyone know where I can purchase the book "WILDFLOWER" the story of Barbara CRAWFORD THOMPSON. Who was shipwrecked in 1843 off North Queensland and rescued by HMS Rattlesnake in 1848. I have heard it has her family tree etc in it and a lot of research.
Thanks Zoe

ss Valencia 1906

KitTimmons — 5 May 2008 5:32:51 GMT

An ancestor apparently boarded the ss Valencia as a crew member for its fateful and final voyage in January, 1906. The ship wrecked near Pachena Point off Vancouver Island in the Pacific Ocean. Does anyone know if there exists a crew list for this vessel? Thanks.

Richard De Larrinaga

colgeoff — 30 Jan 2007 9:04:22 GMT

Can anyone give more information on S.S. Richard De Larrinaga torpedoed and sunk by German Sub on Oct 8th 1917 off Ballycottin Island, off Cork Ireland

Catherine Adamson

BriarGregory — 26 Feb 2008 2:20:26 GMT

Hi,

I was wondering if any one had any information on the shipwreck 'Catherine Adamson' which sunk at Old Man's Hat, North Heads in Sydney on 24/10/1857 and its Captain, George Stuart.

Thanks!

Sarah

santa catarina??

mgszk — 5 Apr 2008 1:54:34 GMT

anyone have any info on the ship santa catarina that sank 1588, i think it was near aberdeen .....????

Clipper Sir John Franklin

dimond1 — 14 Dec 2003 9:57:39 GMT

Built 1854 at MD Baltimore USA, builder John J. Abraham owner James Baines, 'Black Ball Line'. Classed as a medium clipper 170 feet 8 inches in length and the beam 35 feet 8 inches. This ship departed from Liverpool, England 14/4/1857. The Captain was William Wallace. Bound for Melbourne, Australia. This ship was wrecked 17/1/1865 at Middle Point later known as Franklin Point while bound for CA San Francisco. Hoping someone can help me locate a picture of this vessel please.

1849/1850 - Ship wrecked on NJ coast ?

AG21015 — 4 Dec 2007 4:57:53 GMT

1849/1850 Charles Brown left Scotland and sailed to the USA where his ship wrecked off the New Jersey coast. Charles lost what ever possessions he had taken to the new world with him but apparently was not seriously injured.
I’ve been unable to find what ship he sailed on or anything about the ship wreck. He may have left from Ireland rather than Scotland. I do not have an exact date.
Thank you for you time with this query - Ann

SS Central America - Eliphalet Remington Merry, I

brown_cm — 2 Jun 2006 5:50:21 GMT

Eliphalet Remington Merry was lost at sea on the SS Central America in 1857. He was a California Forty-niner and this was his 3rd trip. I have been able to validate his genealogy, his residence in Tysons Corner, Virginia and other family items. Unfortunately, through all of the books and New York Times articles listing those lost at sea on that "ship of gold", I cannot validate that he was in fact on the ship. I also checked with the Mariner's Museum for any manifests, etc. Does anyone have a reference or other information that I can follow-up on?

SS Atlantic. Ran aground 1873 off Nova Scotia

Pat Pearson — 10 Jul 2000 3:11:10 GMT

Looking for a passenger list, newspaper stories etc about the loss of the above steamer that sailed from Liverpool, England BEFORE April 16th 1873 with 862 passengers. 546 perished.

SS Romsey

AnnRoots50 — 24 Sep 2007 3:55:19 GMT

Hello I am looking for any information on the SS Romsey and the accident which occured in Liverpool on the 4th of September 1942. I am putting together a book on the effects of WW1 and 2 on the Parish of Gairloch and a few of the boys from the parish were lost on the Romsey
Thank you

Sinking of Lusitania May 1915

philipjones80 — 13 Jan 2008 4:56:26 GMT

I was always told that my grandfather (William McAllister) was a purser on this voyage. However I cannot find any details to substantiate this. He allegedly was rescued and arrived at Cork, before getting back to Liverpool-upon he discovered that his wife had died of appendicitis-leaving him with 3 young children to bring up. He would not give up his children to 'the poor house', instead he abandoned his time at sea and looked for employment at home in Liverpool.
Can anyone add more information ?

Shipwreck Iduna 1847

russellhughes34 — 5 May 2006 2:53:25 GMT

Hello;
I am looking for information about the ship that may have carried one of my acesters to America.

I am looking for New York Newspaper articles detailing the collision at sea, and the sinking of the Swedish Bark Iduna.
Iduna colided with the Shanunga, in the fog at 1 am on the morning of Aug 9th 1847.
Iduna was bound for New York with German and Swedish immigrants. Iduna sank in 30 minutes and 172 of the 206 persons on board were lost.
I have copies of thes Brooklyn Eagle articles regarding the sinking. The Brooklyn Eagle articles quote a Boston Post article about the sinking. The articles that I have were printed on Aug 17th and Aug 19th.
The survivors of the Iduna were picked up by the Shanunga and the Shanunga brought then to Boston arriving on the 16th or 17th. The collision occurred to the east of Sable Island.
I also have a copy of a Quebec newspaper article that quotes the Boston Post story.
I would really appreciate it if anyone here has access to any New York newspaper articles that give additional detail regarding this shipwreck.
One of the articles that I have gives a list of the survivors, but I would really like to find a list of all the passengers.
thanks
Russ

Wreck of the "Edna and Emma"

pseiler119 — 29 Oct 2007 8:09:42 GMT

My gg-grandfather, Amos Kurtz Richardson, was the Capt of this schooner out of Baltimore in April 1899. He left from Wilmington NC for Baltimore and the ship was not heard from since. There was an article dated 13 May 1899 in the Cambridge, MD "Democrat and News" that discussed the missing ship. I am looking for any further information.

Shipwreck of the San Juan - 1929 - San Francisco, CA

cribbswh — 29 Oct 2007 4:11:50 GMT

A list of survivors and casualties can be found for the shipwreck of the San Juan, which collided with the S.C.T. Dodd , on August 29, 1929. The ship was traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
The list is at http://www.genealogybuff.com/misc/ca-sanjuan-shipwreck.htm

Hope this helps,
Bill

Steamship survivors 1940 & 1950's

gevans1940 — 26 Oct 2007 3:34:58 GMT

I'm looking to contact a survivor of any of the following steamships:

S.S. COLDBROOK
S.S. CHARLES CHRISTENSON
S.S. WILLIAM GLACKENS
U.S.S. CARL E.LADD
S.S. P.T. EXPLORER
S.S. OREGON TRADER
S.S. MONTANA
M.S. KLIPFONTEIN
S.S. COLORADO
S.S. OREGON MAIL

Please contact me. Interested if you knew the cook or anything about him. Thanks

Is there any way to find shipwreck records if I don't know the ship?

gmouchet — 8 Oct 2006 5:43:56 GMT

I have an ancestor who, as a girl, travelled annually with her father from Philadelphia to Ireland and France on business. According to family stories they survived a shipwreck on one of those trips, probably sometime between 1820 and 1830. How would I find out more information? I reviewed a copy of Lloyd's List and there were a huge number of shipwrecks during that period and no index before 1838.

Looking for a Ship in the 1900 Called the North King

FawnLaffin69 — 24 Sep 2007 3:24:06 GMT

The "North King" was a frequent caller at Cobourg in the heyday of lake transport. She ran from Charlotte (the port of Rochester, NY) to various ports on the north shore of Lake Ontario including Cobourg, Port Hope and Toronto. When the North King, the Caspian or the Kingston arrived hundreds of citizens congregated to see them.
The large "North King," holding 520 passengers, made a run every day from Cobourg and Port Hope to Rochester.
My Great great Grandfather was Alexander McLellan (Also Spelled McLennan or McClellan). He was the wheelsman of the This Steamer until 1900, of October when he died form a Accident on it, not sure what that means, can anybody help get information on this ship before 1901.
You can reach me at fawnsfamilytree@hotmail.com

Ship - Loch Ard

ronno65 — 4 Feb 2003 1:31:27 GMT

How does one get info on a Third Mate on the ship the Loch Ard which sank off the Victorian coast of Australia in 1878

Figurehead from S.S. Euro wrecked 1881

Ian — 24 May 2006 4:25:57 GMT

I recently found that the figurehead from the S.S. Euro which sank near Beachport South Australia in 1881 was purchased by the Mount Gambier auctioneer L.G. Ehret in 1882. The South Australian Maritime Museum and other museums in the S-E of SA have no knowledge of the figurehead. Does anyone know if it still exists & where it is? I would like a photo. Thanks. Ian.

Glen Park, Missouri City of Saltillo Steamer Wreck May 1910

Not_A_Relative — 5 Aug 2007 10:47:02 GMT

Glen Park, Missouri City of Saltillo Steamer Wreck May 1910

http://gendisasters.com/data1/mo/ships/glenpark-saltillowrec...

Killed: Miss Ann Rhea, Mrs. Isaac T. Rhea

Missing and believed dead: S. C. Baker, Mrs. Joseph Harris, Mrs. Archie Patterson, William J. Pickertt, Fowler Post, Miss Lena Wall, four others

Survived: Captain Harry Crane, Miss Louise Rhea, D. J. Caraghen, others

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors’ Lives

Loss of the Driver 1867

margaretwoodford — 11 Sep 2006 11:44:28 GMT

I am looking for information on the Driver a 540 ton barque which left Newcastle New South Wales on 13 May 1867 bound for Port Chalmers in New Zealand and was never heard of again. It used to called the Indiana (before being registered in Port Chalmers in 1864)It usually carried caol and the occasional passenger.
I have searched Otago newspspers for more detail but have only found one reference in thr ODT from 1899 in an article on NZ shipwrecks in chronological order that stated the barque Driver unknown was supposed to have foundered Dec 1879 with all hands(12).
Was there an inquiry in NSW?., any records from the Otago Harbour Board were destroyed in a fire years ago
MY gt grandmothers first husband Mark Mayson was aboard 'he was the first mate or perhaps standing in for the usual master who was not aboard on this trip.Marks widow Jessie Bagrie was 20 and his son only 3 months when he left Port Chalmers for the last time.

Looking for Submarine sinking WW2 for my great uncle.

alyoungy — 4 Jul 2007 9:09:39 GMT

Frederick Young , a brother of my grandad Arthur Edward Young who was born in 1917.
I am unsure of his brothers date of birth.
All i know is that he died at sea on a Royal Navy sub at some point during world war 2 , and my granny doesnt know many details.
There mothers maiden name is Drury , and they are from Derby U.K.

Thanks for any pointers in advance!

Daniel Simmons

rockgoddess — 12 Jul 2007 6:35:07 GMT

I am posting two more articles on the sinking of the Daniel Simmons below, if anyone is interested. My great great grandfather was James W. Doane. He and his crew were lost at sea due to the incident in 1898 and if anyone has ANY more info on him it would be GREATLY appreciated!

All hopes for the safety of the schooner Daniel Simmons owned by I.G. Hutchinson, Brighton, Digby have been given up. The crew of the Simmons, who unless picked up and carried to some distant port must certainly have been lost, were: Capt. James W. Done, Wayland Height, mate and James and Timothy Comeau, hands. They were all Digby men. Digby's contribution to the number of those lost by the gale of November was a heavy one, as many a saddened home throughout the country bears testimony.

Religious Intelligencer--- 28 Dec. 1898

We regret to say that the Schr. Daniel Simmonds , of Brighton, Capt. Doane did not arrive after the storm This vessel sailed from Glouster, for Brighton in company with the Schr. Princess, on Friday morning before the storm, and no tidings have been received from her since, except that Capt. Ryan, master of the Princess, says he sighted her astern Friday noon about fifty miles from Glouster. They were then endeavoring to reel the sails and he fears, with others, that they met a watery grave. The Daniel Simmonds, 70 tons register, was built in the US and was purchased some years ago by Isaac Hutchinson of Brighton, from which port she has been unning ever since. Her crew consisted of J. W. Doane, master of Brighton, who leaves a wife and large family; Chas. W. Haight, also of Brighton, who leaves a wife and four young children; Dennis Comeau, of Plympton, seaman, who leaves a wife and one child, and Timothy Comeau, of Gilbert's Cove, cook and seaman and unmarried. This is the second vessel Mr. Hutchinson has lost in the same trade, the other being the Ocean Belle, Capt. Dwight Ruggles which went ashore on the American coast, some years ago, the crew however in that case saved.
Digby Courier--- 9 Dec. 1898

All hopes for the safety of the schooner Daniel Simmons owned by I.G. Hutchinson, Brighton, Digby have been given up. The crew of the Simmons, who unless picked up and carried to some distant port must certainly have been lost, were: Capt. James W. Done, Wayland Height, mate and James and Timothy Comeau, hands. They were all Digby men. Digby's contribution to the number of those lost by the gale of November was a heavy one, as many a saddened home throughout the country bears testimony.

Religious Intelligencer--- 28 Dec. 1898

help starting search

hollyzieber1 — 23 Jun 2007 5:41:29 GMT

I have a relative that was a sea captain. Stories have it he died at sea but I don't know a ship name. How can I locate the name of a ship he was last on census 1880 NY then just disappeared.

Ireland to New York shipwreck

phfarm — 12 Jun 2007 9:28:02 GMT

gggrandfather John Brophy came over from Ireland 1846-1850. The story is on the way his ship saved passengers from another ship from Ireland and he met Ellen Ryan and her brothers Thomas and Jack. They land in New York and are married almost immediately and I can trace them forward. I can't get backwards. Has anyone heard of a shipwreck in this time period from Ireland to New York? Any thoughts on where to look? thanks Brian

The S.S. Oravia

shipmatesuk — 19 Apr 2006 3:34:49 GMT

Please has anyone any information about the S.S. Oravia which used to take british post to the Falkland Islands. My grandmother sailed out to Chile on this ship in 1911 and it went aground on a sandbank. The ship eventually went aground on the Billy Rocks, Falkland Islands in 1912.

Pat Smith

Ohio River Steamboat 1874

christinebalero — 17 Mar 2007 8:42:38 GMT

hi, i'm searching for info on a Capt. Bradford who jumped overboard to save a womans purse....never to be seen again...he left behind three children at least; william, anna and john charles bradford....they where made orphans that day...please any info would be greatly appriciated...

John Hale shipwrecked in 1828?

twgerber — 25 Feb 2007 6:05:45 GMT

My ancestors left Le Havre France on 4 aug 1828. According to the family story the ship was wrecked during the voyage and the passengers rescued.

I am trying to find out if the story is true. From what the French archives told me about the ship is:

Nav. Amer. John-Hale, cap. Thompson; exped MM. Welles et Greene.

Thanks for any help!

Lorenza Blackmore

colgeoff — 30 Jan 2007 9:08:28 GMT

Looking for info on Lorenza Blackmore born abt 1857 query Gibraltar, father John Blackmore (no info). Lorenza married Albert Jepson Durrans 27 Dec 1875 at St mary Magdalene Church Liverpool.

The Wreck of the Milton S. Lankford

engirishdutch1 — 27 Jan 2007 8:51:36 GMT

Here is the link to the newspaper articles pertaining to the schooner Milton S. Lankford bound for Baltimore from the coast of N.C. to deliver it's cargo of watermelons. Three people lost their lives, namely Capt. R. N. Midgett, R.N. Midgett Jr. and William Gregory.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccurrit/obits/lankford.html

Armistice Day Storm

cboldra — 10 Jan 2007 4:16:46 GMT

Nov 11, 1940. William B Davock went down in Lake Michigan. All hands were lost. What state/where would death certificates be issued for the crew?

Grandfather died on Castilian

motwn — 4 Jan 2007 6:13:23 GMT

In 1915 the Castilian was torpedoed by a German U boat. My grandfather, Riley Murray was a worker on board. The boat was sunk off the shores of Ireland. I was told his body washed to the shores of Ireland. How can I confirm this story told to me by my grandmother, Susan S. Riley?

Information about the Steamer Champlain

Donald Stanford — 11 Sep 2004 4:24:14 GMT

I am looking for information about the Steamer Champlain that caught fire on Lake Michigan the night of June 16, 1887 off the coast near Charlivoix, MI.
I am interested in any newspaper articles about it, the passenger list of those who died, and those who lived. I would like any messages of family that may have sent a note via the newspapers. If there are any pictures I would like to have them too. My 2nd great grand mother MARY PLOPPER WILLARD "FALL" and her daughter LULU WILLARD were passengers and both drowned. If you have any information please contact me.

Bark Traveler wrecked, 1897

lemcker — 28 Dec 2006 10:51:39 GMT

Dallas Morning News
June 28, 1897

GGrandfather lost at sea

BEEBOPA — 17 Dec 2006 6:00:14 GMT

I need any information concerning seamen John Adamson, Martin Adamson, Steven Stewart, Steward Stafford. All of these men were lost at sea between the years 1901 & 1906. Probably all on the same ship.
Also desperate for any info about Master mariner Thomas Stafford born Banff. Scotland but lived in Sunderland. He was related to the above men. He was lost on the 'Olive' (which was built in Sunderland) in the Bay of Biscay 1905. He was home bound from Santander to Sunderland area.

olive steam ship

BEEBOPA — 17 Dec 2006 5:18:55 GMT

The Olive steam ship was lost with all hands home bound with iron ore Bay of Biscay Thomas Stafford was the master.
The year about 1905.

Master Mariner Rupert De George Faulkner-lost at sea?

boone3 — 4 Dec 2006 12:22:18 GMT

My greatgrandfather,Rupert DG Faulkner, was a sea captain. He apparently was lost at sea, along with his wife,sometime around 1906+/- near South America. In 1904 he was Captain of the Zulia belonging to the Red "D" Line. That's the only info we have on him and I just got that last week! Any help greatly appreciated.

The Daniel Simmonds

rockgoddess — 23 Nov 2006 8:22:18 GMT

Looking for info on James W Doane, captain of the Daniel Simmonds which was lost off the coast of Cape Ann in November, 1898. He was formerly a steward on the Addie Benson. Thank you!

wreck of the General Grant

Liz Wood — 4 Oct 2006 7:50:15 GMT

I am a relative of Aaron Hayman , one of the survivors of the General Grant.I have just visited New Zealand and have begun to research a little more information on the shipwreck .I have only heard family stories prior to reading this web site.Could someone please direft me to where a good source o information re the episode, thanks liz wood

schooner jane

kevin unsworth — 20 Oct 2006 9:30:24 GMT

I am looking for info on the schooner jane of port rush ireland believed to have sank on the west end of carrs rock skerres on the 8th of feb 1868

Shipwrecks 1896/97

davidallenmadden — 8 Jun 2006 7:29:05 GMT

My great grandfather Arthur Madden was reputedly drowned at sea in a shipwreck around 1896/97, Not sure of an exact date or place but I am pretty sure it was in UK waters, possibly Liverpool Bay. Can't find his name in the GRO lists of seaman lost at sea. Can anyone suggest what ship it might have been and a possible date? Many thanks

October 19, 1865 Lake Erie -Drowning/Shipwreck

brendon141 — 3 Sep 2006 8:10:39 GMT

We have a Buffalo, Erie Co., NY ancestor that was a "porter on the lake" and drowned
on October 19, 1865.
His burial was November 9, 1865. Assume that his body took some time to recover from lake.

Any information about a shipwreck, storm or the loss of lives due to drowning on Lake
Erie around the October 19, 1865 date. Newspaper article?

Where to look for such information? Resources to look into? What type/use of ship would
it be that had a porter working on it in the 1865 era on one of the Great Lakes? Passenger?

His name was Michael Berst/Bersch b. 1820 in Riedseltz, Alsace, France/Germany
and would have been around 45 years old in 1865. German first language, immigrated to
Buffalo, USA in 1830.

Brendon_@hughes.net

Ship sinks coming into Ellis Island?

John Storch — 8 May 2003 8:11:20 GMT

Supposedly, when my grandfather's ship came in to Ellis Island from Poland (via ?) around 1900 (give or take), it capsized and he had to swim ashore. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Know the ship's name? Date of event?

ship - "GRANGER" sank between Ireland & Canada

B.Jones — 15 Jan 2005 7:48:59 GMT

I have already researched most of the ship web sites and cannot find any information. Peter Grattan, my great, great uncle was the captain and builder and the small ship (sloop)sank on it's way to Ireland from Ontario, Canada. (aprox date: 1840)
Ideas, anyone? I have also researched on the Ireland web sites but found nothing. Thank you!

Sultana disaster

walk_wild777 — 28 Jul 2006 5:56:20 GMT

Does anyone around here have any access to books about the Sultana disaster? I need someone to look James Jefferson Brock, from Sevier TN. He was a union soldier, being released by the confederates.

Death Certificates for deaths at sea?

Y. Reuter — 7 Jul 2005 10:46:50 GMT

Hello,
Im grasping at straws looking for the death certificate of my Great Grandfather Solomon Davis. He was born in Dec. of 1852. Kings County New York Census records list his occupation as Sea Captain from 1880 to 1900. Sometime between 1900 and 1910 he died. The kings county Ny death index does not have a death record for him. Is there a special place I can write to in order to look for a death record? Also how can I find out who he worked for?

Thanks for any help and or suggestions

Yvonne

The Loss of the Regulus

Frank Davis — 10 Jul 2006 11:17:42 GMT

Recently I found an origional copy of a 6 verse poem entitled "The Loss of the Regulus". It is dated Oct 25-1910 --- the Regulus sank on Oct 23 1910. It is an origional handwritten document and signed by the author. Does anyone know if this poem may have ever been published in any collections of Newfoundland poetry??

Frank Davis
St.John's NFLD.
709 579 1254

Need info. on sailor - John Whitman of HMS Rainbow- Yr. 1764

Joyce — 25 Jun 2006 11:58:53 GMT

He either joined or left the ship HMS Rainbow in VA in 1764. I found this information at Library of VA. Anyone know anything about him? Please email me. Happy to share all Whitman information I have. Thank you.

Cimbria 19 Jan 1883 survivors

ctb10 — 3 Jan 2006 10:26:09 GMT

Rosa Weill aged abt 17 survived the wreck of the Cimbria according to family history, but I can't find her name on the incomplete lists printed in NY at the time. Does anyone have a complete list of the survivors?
Thank you!

looking for shiprecords from ireland to england

chrisdkite — 23 Apr 2006 6:50:35 GMT

does england have any ship records .my thomas jamieson depand on the last name spelling came from ireland and settled in cumberland england..

does england have ship records?

CHAPMAN Ferry Boat Accident Edward Stanley CHAPMAN coming from Swansea and Bristol ~ Wales ~ Circa 1920

FamGenoPam — 31 Mar 2006 2:38:40 GMT

Looking for any information regarding a ferry boat accident on a trip between Swansea and Bristol between 1920 & 1923. Edward Stanley CHAPMAN, born 3rd March, 1877, in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales was said to have drowned during the trip to America. Any help, suggestions, or added information would be appreciated. The address he lived in Swansea was 70 Argyle St. It was believe he was listed as a Sergent with the Territorials (Home Guard) and Edward worked for Cadbury or Hershey chocolates in 1920.

Any help you give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very kindly!

Cheers,

Pamela WELLS nee ROBERSON

Royal Charter passenger list

Almonte01 — 20 Nov 2005 11:58:50 GMT

Is there a passenger list for the Royal Charter on its voyage from Melbourne Australia, when it wrecked in a storm off the coast of Britain ?

Coastal Carolinas, VA, and MD

Bonnie Rice — 1 May 2006 10:18:16 GMT

Are there any records of fishing vessels and crew, 1850+?

Normandie passengers 1935-1939

mikejim007 — 28 Apr 2006 12:01:14 GMT

Hi-
My name is Mike and I am looking for people who sailed on the Normandie from 1935-1939 for an up-coming project.
Thank you
Mike Poirier

Titanic and Mauretania

Paul_Bentz — 22 Mar 2006 7:13:07 GMT

My girlfriend has a family legend that her grandmother just missed sailing on the Titanic. She did in fact sail on the Mauretania, out of Queenstown, and landed in New York on April 19, 1912; 4 days after the Titanic sank.
What I would like to find out is when the Mauretania left Queenstown for New York. The Titanic departed on April 11, 1912 and the Mauretania would have departed around the same time.
Any help would be appreciated.

NO. IRELAND WRECKS

Liz Luchsinger — 14 Apr 2006 3:27:21 GMT

Looking for the wreck of the CASTLEMANE off the coast of No. Ireland in the late 1800's. Also trying to locate the book "Shipwrecks of the Ulster Coast" by Ian Wilson. Would appreciate any leads or suggestions Thank you Liz

Lady Combe Dredger, Lobnitz & Co., Shipbuilders, RENFREW

Gordon Hawthorn — 1 Sep 2005 10:01:44 GMT

My mother (92) had a neighbour in Renfrew, Scotland, where the specialist dredger company, Lobnitz, Renfrew, Scotland used to have their yard.

The neighbour lost her son on the dredger, Lady Combe, no.142877, 1928, on either (i) trials on the Clyde or (ii) on her maiden voyage. Whatever happened to this ship has puzzled her for a long time, and any pointers to finding out more information, would be more than helpful.

Apparently the archives are held by Glasgow University, to whom I've also approached with a similar request.

Many thanks in anticipation

Gordon T. Hawthorn.

"Betsy Caines" 1827 UK

aquila7 — 12 Nov 2005 10:46:22 GMT

Hi, I am trying to find any information about the wreck of the "Betsy Caines" (or Caynes) on 17th February 1827, where she ran onto rocks at Tynemouth, England. The ship was apparently over 200 years old at the time.
This vessel was owned by Dutch Merchants named van Stain (or van Stein) and Sir John Caines of England. Tradition also has it that the "Betsy Caines" was chartered for conveying part of the suite of William and Mary of Orange to England in 1688/9.
Any information about the ship, or suggestions where to search next would be appreciated.

Hessian Ships?

annsa — 11 Mar 2006 2:46:57 GMT

Can anyone tell me what is a Hessian ship? I've never heard of this term before, but one of the Mangles family that I am interested in is listed as an owner of a Hessian Ship.

Thanks in advance,

Ann Sadler

The Gale of 1839 off Massachusetts..

Sandy — 25 Mar 2006 12:55:38 GMT

What a surprise to find an actual message board for us folks researching vessels. !! I am looking for the Captain and brother who lost their lives off the coast of Mass. in the Gale of 1839. It was a Waldoboro, Me. schooner{which I am researching all of them} the COLUMBIA...newspaper accounts reaching back to the local newsapers of the times just listed them as "Captain Kaler and his brother" there were also two mates lost but have their names. Hope someone can help and anyone needing Waldoboro vessels info I am here. Thanks.

New web page - info on Sir William Phips, Concepcion treasure

walkersj11 — 2 Jan 2002 4:45:12 GMT

I have created a new web site from my database of 105,000+ individuals that includes several families and numerous entries. There are individual pages for many families indexed on the surname page. The site includes pictures, maps and biographical info, as well as some general genealogy info and some good links. The site is searchable and includes a table of contents. Please visit;
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~walkersj/index.htm

QUETTA Wreck 1890

Sandy Mitchell — 3 Feb 2006 12:08:40 GMT

I am looking for the people who made this post way back in 1998 who had articles about the Quetta disaster that were written by my great grandmother Mrs WT Horsley (Nee Alice Nicklin) if you are still around I'd love to hear from you!
The email addresses are no longer working
Thanks, Sandy

These were the previous posts:

From: "Kathleen Smith" <smithk@ideal.net.au>
Subject: Re: QUETTA - story written by a survivor
Date: 20 Mar 1998 05:09:04 GMT
I also have a book re Quetta called The Wreck of the Quetta published by
Rigby 1979
& reprinted 1981 Authors Gregory Blaxell & Gordon Winch 48 pages
Also Daily Mirror Friday April 6 1990 page 38 Historical Feature Sinking
of the steamer Quetta.
Hope this helps
Kathleen

Patrick and Kay O'Brien <patrobr@cyberalink.com.au> wrote in article
<01bd4f01$703931c0$LocalHost@patrobr>...
> A subscriber recently was asking about information re the sinking of the
> Quetta.
> It is entitled 'How the "Quetta" Went Down - The Thrilling Story of a
> Dreadful Wreck - written for the "New Idea" by a Survivor". It is
written
> by Mrs W.T. Horsley (nee Alice Nicklin).
>
> Contact me by email for further details.
>
> Kay

john tuttle-angel gabreil

marinex3mom — 29 Jan 2006 2:56:24 GMT

i would like to see what info you have on john tuttle history..you can email me at marinex3mom@hotmail.com

Peabody Essex Museum Archives - a question

Tomasz — 18 Jan 2006 11:48:21 GMT

Hello,
I'm trying to send an inquiry to Essex Peabody Museum. They have excellent website , dozens of phone numbers to contact but no e-mails! A phone call from mu country in Europe is quite expensive about a prize of very nice illustrated book, tha'ts why I'm looking for their email contact. Someone could help me? Thanks in advance!!

Ships lost in 1906 San Francisco earthquake

Glendaveny — 25 Feb 2006 11:08:52 GMT

Does anyone know of a list of ships which were sunk in San Francisco Bay / Harbour when the great earthquake struck in 1906? I have reason to believe the man I am researching was a sailor on such a ship but happened to be ashore when the ship went down. He was apparently in uniform and because of this was ordered to help in the aftermath of the earthquake and fire. I believe he may have been on a British Mercantile ship.

Titanic Grave Photos

JamieMuddiman4932 — 1 Jan 2006 5:03:29 GMT

In October of 2004 my friends and I went on a 6 hour walking journey in Halifax, Canada in search of the Graveyard holding the victims of Titanic. We found two. While adding new photos to my album I decided that someone may have these people in their family so would like to offer any photo of the tombstones that you would like for your record. I know I have traveled throughout US and England trying to find the graves of my family. If you are interested please let me know I will scan the photo or mail it to you.

For the tombstones I took face on I posted them on the surname page however there are quite afew that can be read other than those.

1895 Sandy Hook Pilot Boat lost at Sea

KathleenAMaroney — 31 Oct 2004 9:15:46 GMT

Looking for relatives and those researching the Sandy Hook Pilots and crew who were lost at sea in a gale off New York Harbor Feb. 7/8, 1895. The boat was the GH Warren #5. My great grandfather was one of the pilots who were lost, Thomas Francis Pennea. Please contact me if you have any info, or are related to others who were also lost on this boat.

Wreck of the General Grant

Jack Carter — 25 Nov 2005 12:14:54 GMT

Is there a passenger list for the General Grant which was wrecked in the Aukland Islands may 14, 1866 while bound for England from Melbourne? Any information will be appreciated.

Wreck of the General Grant

Philip Boulton — 3 Dec 2005 1:08:01 GMT

Yes there is a full list in Keith Eunson's book the Wreck of the General Grant
Available from abebooks on line

Shipwreck off Scotland 1922

jlusser — 14 Nov 2005 9:54:03 GMT

I have a piece of correspondence in which the writer (American) refers to a shipwreck that he was in in October 1922. The postcards are from Glasgow and Edinburgh, so I suppose he is referring to an event that was in Scotland, though don't know whether he was refering to waters off the east or west coast. From there the writer continued on to Liverpool.

Does anybody know of a shipwreck that took place in that region in October 1922? I would be grateful for any leads.

Thanks, Jennifer

shipwreck

jan cameron — 10 Nov 2005 8:21:37 GMT

has any one any information on the stricken ship "golden dream" which apparently sank off the coast of africa.

query

jancameronau — 10 Nov 2005 8:15:21 GMT

does any one know anything about a ship called "golden dream" apparently it sank off the coast of africa.
one or two men died and my great grandfather william edmondson was the skipper.
hoping some one can provide me me with some info.
my email address is
jancameronau.hotmail.com

shipwreck Delgoa bay 1897

bodil selmer — 19 Oct 2005 8:09:17 GMT

Does someone have information on aNorwegian Bark "Magdala" (1157 brt) that disaapeared in Delgoa Bay august 1897 ? or know where I can get some

Captain John Mitchel (1725-1768)

hamitchell — 29 Nov 2005 12:57:05 GMT

I am looking for any record of Captain John Mitchel (1725-168) a Bristol England sea captain lost at sea about 1768. He married a Miss Hoar of Cape Cod Massachusetts and was father to a son, William, just before his death.

"Success" shipwrecked 1875 off New Zealand

ElisabethQuaid — 13 Apr 2006 9:29:22 GMT

Looking for information on the above shipwreck or its captain - Edward Lake. Any information greatly appreciated.

South Carolina Ship Wreck 1903

jehceltic — 25 Aug 2005 2:50:56 GMT

It is told in my family that in 1903 before she died my 3rd great-grandmother had a cousin come over here from France, we think. Anyway, the tale is that the cousin came arrived here in South Carolina, and then when he later embarked on his trip back home the ship he was on sank. Can anyone supply with the name of any NC or SC ship that sank about 1903? Would really appreciate any information.

North Carolina Ship Wreck 1849

RegeniaCampbell88 — 16 Aug 2005 10:43:00 GMT

There is a story in my family that my gg-grandfather who was born in England and immigrated to Virginia was lost in a ship wreck 200 miles off the coast of North Carolina in 1849. I had always thought it was off the coast of Virginia. I have no way of researching this story without a name of a ship.
All aboard were lost. His name was JAMES RUSSELL BARNETTE 2nd. I don't know if there was a ships manifest.
Can anyone lead me to a starting point for this type of research? Any help would be appreciated. I have used many web sites but none of them have been of much use without more information from my end.
Many Thanks,
Regenia Campbell bobnregi@ verizon.net

Wreck of the schooner Whittlesey 1832

dustbunnytoo — 15 Aug 2005 11:22:43 GMT

I am trying to identify a Thrall family from Gramby CT who perished in the shipwreck of the schooner Elisha Whittlesley in 1832 on Lake Erie. An eye-witness account speaks of "the loss of friend Thrall and family from Gramby, CT and Henry A Holcomb's wife and child." Henry Holcomb's wife Fidelia and little son Samuel were two of the victims. Henry and his father Alexander barely managed to survive. Alexander's wife was Tryphena Thrall. I can only presume the Thralls who perished were her family, but I cannot find her parents or siblings. Any help much appreciated.