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Survivors of Central America arrive in New York voyage tale
The Central America survivors reach New York aboard the Norfolk and describe rescue by sea and transfer to a second vessel. Names and fates are listed for many lost, with Captain Herndon criticized for abandoning boats and gratitude due to a brave, enduring crew amid a harsh night at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York City
Judson & McCluer
Central America
Empire City
Norfolk
New-York
Douglass Rutherford
Oakland, Jefferson Co
Wis
Herndon
Ashby
Capt. I
Redwood Giant Manufacturing Company
United States
Eiuala
GM Clayton
Stephenson Street
Brewster House
Horace Whyters
Te Ayall
Hedewlan
Lisdere
Froma Us
Freeport
Moose Hte Nantisurna
G. ML. Clayton
Cheewernon
Luis de
Ingredi
Charlax JL. Ring
V. Clickener & Co
Barclay Street
Fratp
Broadway
N.Y
Lacour
Abellien Laboratory
Parish of
Jean
Pierre Lacour
Ric
Otard
Souyrac
Marett
Virginia
Theos Olly
Charles and
Poydrus
New-Urlound
Williams &S
Weiig
Exchanue
Stephenson
Hlinais
Chicago
Ayant
Sean Cor
Sirsa
Peate