Sunday, February 12, 2012

Shooner Maggie J. Lawrence ~ 10 February 1896


Annual Report of the Operations of the United States Life-Saving Service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1896:

The Maggie J. Lawrence stranded during a strong northwest wind, at 3:30 a.m. She was discovered by a patrolman and reported at the station, and also at the Oregon Inlet Station. The keeper and crew hauled beach apparatus and a surfboat abreast of the vessel and awaited daylight before beginning action, as the schooner was gradually working inshore, and in no immediate danger of going to pieces. As it grew light, it was found that the surfboat could be used to advantage. This was soon launched, and the wreck was reached. A crew of seven and their baggage were taken off and landed without mishap. The Oregon Inlet crew arrived in time to assist in landing and hauling the surfboat upon the beach. They sheltered the crew at their station for six days, while engaged in saving stores, rigging and sails of the wrecked vessel. Her master was cared for during fifteen days while this work was in progress, and was aided by the station crew. The schooner was a total loss.

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