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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