MID-ATLANTIC DRAMA

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18581, 15 December 1934, Page 5

MID-ATLANTIC DRAMA

BRITISH SHIP SINKING TWO RESCUERS PERISH CAPSIZE 01'' LIFEBOAT (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Received Dee. 15, 11 a.m.) NEW YORK, Dec. 14. A wireless message to the Mackay radio reported that two members of a lifeboat crew from the Belgian steamer, Jean Jadot, were lost to-day when the boat capsized in mountainous midAtlantic seas, while attempting to rescue the crew of the foundering British steamer, Usworth. The message stated that two members of the Usworth’s crew were rescued from the water.

Previously, the Jean Jadot’s lifeboat Rad rescued five of the Usworth’s crew, and presumably returned for more. The Usworth sent out distress calls before dawn. The Jean Jadot and the Cunarder, Ascania, are standing by.

Twelve lives are believed to have been lost as the rescue ships attempted to save the crew of the Usworth.

Later reports to the Mackay radio said that the two members of the lifeboat crew from the Jean Jadot were lost when the boat capsized while carrying 12 survivors from the Usworth. Ten of the Usworth survivors were drowned, and two rescued

The crew of the Usivorth, a vessel of 3535 tons, numbered 30. She was seriously damaged jn a violent gale. Her steering gear was broken, and she had a heavy list.

The crew, according to advices, were in a condition of great exhaustion.

The Ascania and Joan Jadot managed to launch lifeboats, while the Ascania stood to lee in order to shelter and assist them.