BOTANIC H967

Fate : 27 - 28 Dec 1910 The Botanic in a snowstorm ran aground on rocks Vaero Island , Varoy North Norway. Incessant siren signals were heared from 11`o Clock in the morning but due to the fog the vessel could not be seen. At approximately 1`o Clock the fog lifted and the vessel was sighted. She had capsized and men were in the rigging, Lifeboats went to the vessel and picked up several men from the vessels small boat. The Skipper, Bosun, Stoker and sparehand were drowned. The Mate was found dead in the wheelhouse having probably received a blow to the head from the wheel.

IN REMEMBERANCE OF CREWMEN WHO DIED AT SEA
Surname	Christian	Age	Vessel	Birth	Occupation	Date of Death	Detail
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NIELSEN	PETER	27	BOTANIC H967	.	Bosun	27 Dec 1910	.Drowned due to stranding of the vessel on 27 Dec 1910 -Scarborough St,Hul
VEJE	CHRISTIAN	40	BOTANIC H967	.	Skipper	27 Dec 1910	.
STORGAARD	J.	23	BOTANIC H967	.	Second Hand	27 Dec 1910	.STORGARD ?
SMYTH	RICHARD H	36	BOTANIC H967	.	Spare Hand	27 Dec 1910	.SMITH ?
SMITH	J	21	BOTANIC H967	.	Trimmer	27 Dec 1910	.
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