S.S. Hanoverian, Allan Line

The Allan Line steamer Hanoverian sailed from Baltimore on August 25th for Liverpool, calling at Halifax on her way on August 31st. She had 156 passengers on board, most of whom were in the steerage. After leaving -St. Pierre Island, off the coast of Newfoundland, and when nearing Cape Race, she encountered thick fog, and owing to some error of steering was driven into Portugal Cove, seven miles to the east of Trepassey. In passing over some hidden rocks the Hanoverian ripped up her bottom nearly the whole of her length, and then stranded. The sea, was comparatively calm, and all on board were saved and taken overland to Trepassey. They were embarked on board the navy steamers Tenedos and Hercules, and conveyed to St. John's. The people of Trepassey appear to have acted with great kindness, but the ship's crew was reported to have behaved in a far from commendable manner after the ship had stranded. The orders issued for lowering the boats not being promptly obeyed. It was said that some man-of-war sailors who were passengers, had to assist in lowering the boats. These latter rendered the most valuable service in landing passengers, mails, luggage, provisions, and bedding. A considerable portion of the cargo of the Hanoverian was saved, thanks to the exertion of the officers and the able help of a large gang of fishermen.