The Loss of the S.S. "Kenmure Castle" - 1883

For sale is a double page engraving - The Loss of the S.S. "Kenmure Castle" - The Survivors sighting the French Steamer "Montataire," February 4, 1883.  From information supplied by Mr James Holness, the Second Officer of the "Kenmure Castle"

"I felt the exposure to the cold very much.  The Chinese were very well clad, but would not give up anything.  I had a large brown shawl, but it was used for a signal flag, and all I had except my nightdress was a pair of the Captain's trowsers.  We had nothing on our heads or feet.  Mr Horrocks and Mr Henry had their trowsers and shirts, for they had stripped when baling water out of the Ship.  When thirst became very great I began to chew pieces of my Flannel Vest.  During the whole time water was being baled out of the boat, and I lay down on a worsted petticoat and stopped a leak." - From the narrative of Mrs Henry, one of the Survivors.  Published in the "Daily Telegraph," of February 14.

This engraving has been removed from an issue of The Graphic, February 24, 1883.  Engraved by J Nash

Condition is very good