The Archive · 1881

The British Ship " Bolton Abbey

Nothing more has yet been heard of the the British ship Bolton Abbey, whic was spoken by the American shi" Twilight on the 22nd, in lat. 20.21 N., long. 120.52 E., having been totally dismasted in Int. 17.35 N,, long. 127.56 E. in a typhoon as far back 'a8 the 29rd of August,—the same typhoon, no doubt, as that of which we had " graphic account from, and an emphatic proof of, the condition of the Hindostan which pu here some weeks ago, The Bolton Abbey, when spoken, was some 300 miles distant from Hongkong, and it was hoped that she might be able to make Hongkong, a port decidedly table than Manila, as she could not be repaired there and would consequently have to be towed up here. Ihe J'wilight supplied her with boat and other neces-2 to enable hor to do the best she which he believed he would be able to ca sufficient sail to make Hongkong. Cap Warland, of the Twilight, did not however place much confidence in the chances in the ¥essel's favour. Since the date mentioned when she was spoken—and she had been di masted exactly a month previous to that—nothing more has been heard of her. A rumour was current Lately that the Bolton Abbey bad been seen near the Lyee-Moon Pass, but for this was proved to be no foundation, It was highly improbable that she would be able to run up in this direction, and some fears are entertained for her safety. Typhoons have been such every-day occurrences within the last few weeks in the neighbourhood of the position where the ship was when Fust spoken, that the chances are very great against her having been able to live in such a disturbed quarter up to this time in the badly crippled and comparatively helpless condition she was reported to be in. A strong feeling is generally expressed that one of her Majesty's gunboats now in the harbour might have been profitably employed, since the tidings was brought to this port of the condition and position ten days ago of this vessel, in cruise in search of her; bat no step has been taken to lend assistance to the dismasted ship. The Bolton Abbey belongs (or belonged, we should, perhaps, rather say) to Liverpool and when' she got into the typhoon was on a voyage from Neweastle (N.S.W.) to Manila wilh' cargo of coals.—China Mail,

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