WRECK OF THE BRIG 'VICTOR.'

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXII, Issue 2712, 27 March 1866, Page 6

WRECK OF THE BRIG 'VICTOR.'

The following telegram, dated Newcastle, March 17, appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald of the 19fcU :— "The 'Victor' brig, coal laden, bound for Melbourne, was towed to sea at 10 tbis morning, got becalmed, and drifted towards tlie rocks under old lighthouse hill. The captain endeavoured to wear ths vessel, Hub without success; and let go both anchors, which were cairied away. The vessel touched and bumped heavily. The 'Prince Alfred ' tug took her in tow, Uufc the line broke. The brig soou afterwards became a total wreck. All the steam tugs lay off to render assistance. The 'City of Newcastle, 1 steamer, Captain Suraraerbell, went close to tha wreck, and lowered his lifeboat with line attached, to endeavour to save the captain and crew, who were clinging t j the fore part of the wreck, but the sea ran t« > high, and prevented fcha boat reaching the vessel. The lifeboat went ont in tow of the ' Rapid,' but at this time the mate of the ' Koyal Kxchange' bravely swam off to the wreck with a line, and notwithstanding thehoavy surf aud nigged rocka, hesucceededin reaching the vessel in safety. The captain and crew, wi th the assistance of those on shore, managed to get safely landed, much exhausted. They have lost everything, as the vessel went to pieces so suddenly, barely giving them time to save their lives. The beach and rock* were crowded with people, who had to gaze on the poor fellows clinging to the bows of the vessel neatly one hour, quite poAerless to render them any assistance, although so near. The sea drove the vessel in on the rocks, which i? now strewed wiih portions of the wreck. Scarcely a vestige of the vessel remains wheie she struck. Captain Allen rendered valuable assistance, and has given instructions for the master and crew to get clothing and be properly provided for."