Shipwreck Return.
DESCRIPTION of Vessels or Boats Wrecked within Fifty Miles of any of the Northern Light-House Stations, to be immediately communicated to the Engineer, in so far as the circumstances can be ascertained by the observation or diligent inquiries of the respective Light-Keepers; who are also instructed to render every assistance in their power to Shipwrecked Mariners; without however neglecting the proper duties of their charge.
| Date. | Ship, Brig, Schooner, or Sloop, &c. | Belonging to what Port. | Name of the Vessel. | Name of the Commander. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 18th February 1823. | Sloop, | Greenock, | Atlas, | Alexander Duncan. |
| Where Wrecked. | At what Hour Wrecked, A. M. or P. M. | In what kind of Weather. | No. of the Crew or Passengers Saved. | No. of the Crew or Passengers Lost. | Whence from. | Where Bound. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island of Pladda, to the S. W. of the Light-house. | At 5 A. M. | Stormy, Hazy Weather. Wind S. S. E. | 5 | none. | Sydney. | Greenock. |
| Cargo. | Tonnage. | Supposed Value of the Vessel. | Supposed Value of the Cargo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Oak Timber. | 75 | £ 400 0 0 | £ 200 0 0 |
Principal or Assistant’s Signature, William Soutar, Prinl.
Note.—It fortunately happens that no instance of Shipwreck has occurred at the Bell Rock since its erection; and therefore a Return from one of the other Light-house Stations is given.
LETTER accompanying the foregoing Shipwreck Return.
Pladda Light-House, 18th February 1823.