“The Loss of the Savinto”

Description

Two days out a storm drives Savinto against a rock. "The ship breaks up And all the crew... Look for a watery grave." Gormley gets to shore and brings help. The rescue ordeal is described in great detail. Eleven of twenty one are saved.

Historical references

• Nov 6 or 7, 1906 - Barque Sovinto from Dalhousie, NS stranded at Priest Pond, PEI (Northern Shipwrecks Database)

References

1. Dibblee/Dibblee, pp. 52-55, "The Loss of the Savinto" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Roud #12467
3. BI, Dib052