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1834
Merlin 24th March, 1834 On Monday last the 'George IV' Steam Packet from Bristol to Tenby experienced a heavy gale of wind with a tremendous sea. She was obliged to make for Penarth Roads and on running over the Cardiff sands struck. She soon became unmanageable; the engine, through the concussions, got out of order and the sea beat her completely over the sands. The pilot boat from Newport came and towed tier to this port with five feet of water in the hold. There were but few passengers on board, who went on in the Newport Steam Packet, and proceeded to Bristol.
On Wednesday morning last, was launched from the building
yard of Mr. John Young, a schooner, of 300 tons burthen. The vessel is
considered by competent judges to be one of the most perfect pieces of
workmanship that ever was launched in the bosom of the three channels.
She has been purchased by Messrs Crisps, of London, and is intended for
the Smyrna trade. Although launching is becoming so common in Newport,
the shores on each side of the river were thronged with spectators. -
And on Thursday last, was launched, from the building yard of Mr. Perkins,
a fine ship, of about 600 tons burthen, built for Messrs Drews, of Bristol. [ Back ] |
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