The scow R. Hayes, Capt. Anderson, bound from Grand Haven to Sheboygan with a cargo of land plaster, sprung a leak about half past seven o'clock yesterday morning some fifteen miles northeast of that port. The crew at once manned the pumps and worked very hard to keep the vessel free but their efforts proved unavailing and she went down in about three hours after the discovery of the leak. When it became evident that she must sink, Capt. Anderson hoisted a signal of distress, which was observed by Capt. Thompson of the schooner Trenton, bound down with a load of wheat, who at once proceeded to her relief with his vessel, and after great exertion succeeded in rescuing the crew some twenty minutes before the ill fated scow went down. Capt. Thompson performed this duty at considerable risk to his own vessel, a high sea running at the time, rendering the undertaking extremely dangerous. The crew of the Hayes lost all of their personal property which they had on board, Capt. Anderson losing, among other things of value a handsome gold watch much prized by him. Capt. Anderson and his crew naturally feel under great obligation to Capt. Thompson of the Trenton for his timely assistance and kind treatment after the rescue. The Hayes belonged to C. Raab of Sheboygan and was worth about $1,500. Her cargo was valued at $500. There was no insurance upon either vessel or cargo. She was a vessel of 59 tons burden, old measure and rated B2.
Milwaukee Sentinel 9/26/1867