Trafnidiaeth - Llongau mewn Perygl
BARMOUTH
 On the
morning of Saturday a report reached Barmouth, that a vessel was
ashore under Talybont, about four miles north of Barmouth. The
life boat was immediately placed upon cart wheels, and sent off,
followed by a great many sailors and others. On arrival the boat
was launched, and manned under the command of Capt. Evan Edwards,
of the schooner Ann, of Barmouth. The sea ran so high that it was
found impracticable to board the vessel (which proved to be the
schooner Mary Elizabeth, of Pwllheli. David Morris, master, laden
with slates, bound from Port Madoc [Porthmadog] for Lymington)
and a rope was thrown on board, and caught by the master (the
only survivor) who fastened it round his body, jumped overboard,
and was hauled in, and landed safe. He was taken to Benerisa, the
house of Mr Edward Williams, where every attention was paid to
him, and he is now doing well. The rest of the crew were lost,
viz. John Williams, and Hugh Evans, of Pwllheli (both bodies
found), John Williams (not known to where he belonged) and a boy.
The vessel has since been got off, and taken to Mochras.
We cannot close this account without mentioning the humane and
benevolent conduct of Mr. and Mrs. Barnet, of Cors-y-Gedol Arms
Hotel, they having in a most prompt manner, immediately on
hearing of the inevitable fate of the Edwin, on Friday, ordered
hot baths to be got in readiness for those who might be rescued
from the wreck. A carriage was kept waiting on the beach, to
convey anyone found to the house, with every other preparation
that humanity could suggest; but, alas! how unavailing.
The schooner Bertholly, of Newport reported to be onshore
under Celynin Church, was safely brought into Barmouth on the
19th instant, and is not so seriously damaged as might have been
expected.
ABERDOVEY
On Friday last a severe gale of wind blew from the N.W. On the
following morning the masts of a vessel were seen, about 3 miles
to the north of the bar. The life-boat was immediately launched,
and, commanded by Captains Timothy and Price, proceeded to the
wreck, but there were no tidings of the crew. All must have
perished. The vessel is called the Phoebe, of Newport, Port of
Cardigan, 123 tons, Captain Havard, as appears by some old papers
that came ashore from her. Another schooner, called the Victoria,
of Barum, port of Bideford, Thomas Stone, Master, was wrecked the
same night on Sarn-y-bwch. All hands were lost. She was laden
with a general cargo, consisting mostly of hides. Whither she was
bound or where from, is not known. Four of the bodies were found.
In the mate's pocket there were a gold and silver watch, four
sovereigns, and fourteen shillings in silver. Her boat has come
ashore. Another schooner was lost about 2 miles to the nothward
of the Sarn, laden with slates, from Port Madoc, crew saved,
excepting one, who was drowned in the hold. She is called the
Bertholly, of Newport, Monmouthshire. She does not appear to be
much damaged. The Diligence, master, W. Edwards, of Aberdovey,
went down in deep water, off Ilfracombe. The crew took to the
boat, and landed at St. David's about four o' clock on Friday
afternoon.
Uchod: Dwy erthygl o'r Caernarfon & Denbigh Herald yn
disgrifio llongau mewn trafferthion ar y môr. Yr oedd dwy o'r
llongau yn cludo llechi. Yn yr enghraifft gyntaf, o Bermo,
achubwyd y capten ond collwyd y pedwar arall oedd ar y llong.
(Nid oedd y llun o harbwr Porthmadog yn rhan o'r erthygl
gwreiddiol.)
Tarddiad: Caernarfon & Denbigh Herald, 1843
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