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The American Steamer William H. Welsh, of Baltimore

FEBRUARY 26TH. - STORNOWAY, HEBRIDES.

The American steamer William H. Welsh, of Baltimore, had gone ashore and was totally wrecked, with loss of life, near Loch Ewe, in a north-north-east gale. Before the life-boat could reach the position, which was about thirty miles from Stornoway, it was all over. - Rewards, £16 19s.