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 the 45 fathoms when it parted. She struck a few minutes after the second chain parted. Sail was made after the second chain parted. She was working inwards till about 10 or 11 o'clock. I think the first chain was quite enough to hold her all hands were on deck. I don't think anything else could have been done to save the ship. The wind was from the north east. I can't say the reading of the barrometer. When she parted she struck aft first. I was twice washed oft by the seas shipped.

Charles Elg

Sworn before us 21 June 1875

J. Harris

Bussell JP