They’ve Done The Necessary Actions
Captain Jack Wilson, the captain of the Elgin, quickly realized that his ship was in serious trouble on board. Indeed, after his first mate awoke him, the two men examined the damage and quickly concluded that their ship was doomed to sink. They started taking whatever steps they could.
They’ve Done The Necessary Actions
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Captain Jack Wilson
Wilson and his crew attempted to raise their ship higher in the water to prevent water from entering the hull through the gash. They tried to push live cattle, various cargo items, as well as other items overboard to lighten the ship. Mattresses were even used to try to plug the hole. However, it was all for naught. The Lady Elgin broke up and started sinking after only 20 minutes.
Captain Jack Wilson
