The
steamwhaler ran aground "on the New Upernavik Rock" or "near Uppernivik", off the east coast of
Greenland in May or June. With assistance from the steam whaler Arctic (United Kingdom), she was refloated two weeks later with no apparent damage.[1][2]
The
East Indiaman was sighted by Carlisle (United Kingdom) whilst on a voyage from
Calcutta,
India to
Hull,
Yorkshire. Conflict had apparently been in collision with another vessel. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all 30 crew.[4][5]
The
steamship was abandoned between 14 October and 12 November. Her crew and four passengers were rescued by the steamship
Nederland (Belgium). Gurtubay was on a voyage from
Bilbao to New York with ore.[13][14]
The
steamship departed from Gibraltar for an English port in November or December. No further trace, presumed foundered in the
Bay of Biscay with the loss of all 30 crew.[16]
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