THE CLYDE DISASTER AND THE DAPHNE.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4566, 23 August 1883, Page 2

THE CLYDE DISASTER AND THE DAPHNE.

A Second Calamity Avbetkb.

At the diving operations carried out with a view of righting the Daphne, several bodies were recovered in such a decomposed condition from the filth in the river that they were at once confined in shells provided by Messrs Stephen, a large number of which were lying in readiness. A letter was received by the firm from Mrs Gladstone expressing, on behalf of her husband and herself, deep sympathy with the bereaved, and also with Messrs Stephen. Remembering her recent visit to the Clyde, when the Havrarden Castle was launched, Mrs Gladstone states that the sad scene is peculiarly brought home to her, recalling a bright scene, and comparing it with the present sad calamity. The letter has created a deep feeling amongst the community, as has also sympathising letters from Mr Anderson, senior member for gl?sgow, and Mr W. E. Porsler. An incident, which almost culminated in a second dread calamity,- occurred. While submarine operations were being carried on, a large steamer, the Anglo-Indian, came down the river in tow of the tug Dart, and grounding, swung round almost upon the wreck. At the time, about fifty men were engaged about the sunken: vessel, and a panic ensuing, an exciting scene was witnessed. Leaving the divers' apparatus, those above water rushed to the punts and barges, and soon these became so overcrowded that the people on shore stood fearfully awaiting a second calamity. Happily, however, all managed to reach the bank in safety, and the divers learning that something was wrong rescued the barge without accident Throughout the day Govan dis rict has been the scene of many interments, but there is nothing now to indicate any continued excitement, the greiter portion of those employed in the ship-building yard having resumed work.