River Tay Rescues
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Friday 15 December 1911
TAY YAWL HAS MAST CARRIED AWAY, And Navy men Come to Rescue.
Skipper John Simpson and the crew of the Newburgh fishing yawl Janet Thomson had a narrow escape from drowning in the Tay off Dundee this afternoon. All morning and during the day a heavy gale blew from the south-east, and the fishing craft which had been prosecuting the sprat fishing up the Tay overnight had anxious times making the harbour. With the exception of the Janet Thomson, all the vessels had made fast by midday. Just about that time Skipper Simpson's craft was observed beating down the river against the gale. The little vessel was being severely buffeted by the tremendous seas that were running, while the gale tossed her about like a cork, and a fierce squall which struck her on the broadside carried the mast and gear overboard. Rendered helpless by the loss of her sail, the plight of the craft was indeed dangerous. Fortunately, however, the pinnace belonging to H.M.S. Vulcan observed the precarious position of the fishermen, and they at once , went the aid of the craft and towed her into port.
TAY YAWL HAS MAST CARRIED AWAY, And Navy men Come to Rescue.
Skipper John Simpson and the crew of the Newburgh fishing yawl Janet Thomson had a narrow escape from drowning in the Tay off Dundee this afternoon. All morning and during the day a heavy gale blew from the south-east, and the fishing craft which had been prosecuting the sprat fishing up the Tay overnight had anxious times making the harbour. With the exception of the Janet Thomson, all the vessels had made fast by midday. Just about that time Skipper Simpson's craft was observed beating down the river against the gale. The little vessel was being severely buffeted by the tremendous seas that were running, while the gale tossed her about like a cork, and a fierce squall which struck her on the broadside carried the mast and gear overboard. Rendered helpless by the loss of her sail, the plight of the craft was indeed dangerous. Fortunately, however, the pinnace belonging to H.M.S. Vulcan observed the precarious position of the fishermen, and they at once , went the aid of the craft and towed her into port.
Dundee Courier - Saturday 01 March 1913
A seaman belonging to H.M.S. Vulcan had a narrow escape from drowning in the Tay - While stepping off the pinnace he slipped and fell into the river, but was immediately rescued by several of his shipmates.
A seaman belonging to H.M.S. Vulcan had a narrow escape from drowning in the Tay - While stepping off the pinnace he slipped and fell into the river, but was immediately rescued by several of his shipmates.
Dundee Courier - Friday 25 July 1913
THRILLING SCENE AT DUNDEE HARBOUR.
NEWBURGH MAN RESCUES DROWNING BOY AFTER A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.
A Newburgh man's pluck nearly cost him his life at Dundee Harbour yesterday while effecting the rescue of little boy. I was thrilling sight that was witnessed the large number of holiday people strolling in the vicinity of the Public Baths. Thomas Surgenor, the four-year-old son William J. Surgenor, tailor and clothier, residing at 9 Craig Street, Dundee, was playing with number of companions on the quayside at the Edinburgh Slip, when he overbalanced and fell into the river. His little playmates wore so startled by his' disappearance over the quay that they stood by and watched him being tossed about in the water. Happily a woman had observed the accident, and her cry, " Hurry ! there's a little boy in the water," was heard by William Hopton, plumber, hailing from Newburgh. The strong tide was rapidly bearing the little chap further into the river, and for a few seconds it seemed if his doom was sealed. Then he reappeared, and his little chums ran up and down crying frantically. Hopton took in the situation at glance, and dashing to the quay, divested himself of his jacket and dived into the river, the depth that time being about 12 feet. He swam out, and the flood tide bore him very quickly in the direction of the drowning boy, who had ceased to struggle. Tommy was at the mercy current when Hopton seized him. The crowd on the quayside followed every movement in the rescue, and loudly commended Hopton's heroism. But danger was not past. Turning about with the boy in his grasp, Hopton started to swim ashore, only to find that the current which had helped him to reach the boy so quickly was beyond his powers endurance, encumbered he was with the boy. Again and again he was swept away from the landing steps, but he never lost heart, and pluckily renewed his attempt. The spectators saw that his strength was going rapidly, and horrified that double fatality might occur at any moment, many of them ran along the quayside raising the alarm. Robert Officer, naval reservist, of H.M.S. Unicorn, was attracted to the spot, and realizing that great promptitude only would save the two rushed for a boathook. Hopton made another effort reach the shore, and this time Officer hooked him, to the great relief the crowd. Hopton and the boy were completely exhausted, and it was with great difficulty that they were taken out of the water. They were removed to the Public Baths, where they were attended to. Both recovered later, and they seemed none the worse for their terrible experience. Hopton's brave deed was warmly praised by all who witnessed it. But for his timely appearance the little boy would assuredly have been drowned.
THRILLING SCENE AT DUNDEE HARBOUR.
NEWBURGH MAN RESCUES DROWNING BOY AFTER A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.
A Newburgh man's pluck nearly cost him his life at Dundee Harbour yesterday while effecting the rescue of little boy. I was thrilling sight that was witnessed the large number of holiday people strolling in the vicinity of the Public Baths. Thomas Surgenor, the four-year-old son William J. Surgenor, tailor and clothier, residing at 9 Craig Street, Dundee, was playing with number of companions on the quayside at the Edinburgh Slip, when he overbalanced and fell into the river. His little playmates wore so startled by his' disappearance over the quay that they stood by and watched him being tossed about in the water. Happily a woman had observed the accident, and her cry, " Hurry ! there's a little boy in the water," was heard by William Hopton, plumber, hailing from Newburgh. The strong tide was rapidly bearing the little chap further into the river, and for a few seconds it seemed if his doom was sealed. Then he reappeared, and his little chums ran up and down crying frantically. Hopton took in the situation at glance, and dashing to the quay, divested himself of his jacket and dived into the river, the depth that time being about 12 feet. He swam out, and the flood tide bore him very quickly in the direction of the drowning boy, who had ceased to struggle. Tommy was at the mercy current when Hopton seized him. The crowd on the quayside followed every movement in the rescue, and loudly commended Hopton's heroism. But danger was not past. Turning about with the boy in his grasp, Hopton started to swim ashore, only to find that the current which had helped him to reach the boy so quickly was beyond his powers endurance, encumbered he was with the boy. Again and again he was swept away from the landing steps, but he never lost heart, and pluckily renewed his attempt. The spectators saw that his strength was going rapidly, and horrified that double fatality might occur at any moment, many of them ran along the quayside raising the alarm. Robert Officer, naval reservist, of H.M.S. Unicorn, was attracted to the spot, and realizing that great promptitude only would save the two rushed for a boathook. Hopton made another effort reach the shore, and this time Officer hooked him, to the great relief the crowd. Hopton and the boy were completely exhausted, and it was with great difficulty that they were taken out of the water. They were removed to the Public Baths, where they were attended to. Both recovered later, and they seemed none the worse for their terrible experience. Hopton's brave deed was warmly praised by all who witnessed it. But for his timely appearance the little boy would assuredly have been drowned.
Dundee Courier - Thursday 02 July 1914
DROWNING WOMAN IS RESCUED BY PLUCKY NAVYMAN AT DUNDEE HARBOUR.
Tragedy was narrowly averted at Dundee Harbour a late hour last night. A scream, followed a loud splash, told passers-by in Dock Street that someone was in danger of being drowned in King William Dock. Two navymen, Ernest Walter Logie, stoker, and Signaler Bayard, of H.M.S. Vulcan, immediately dashed across the street and plunged into the water. They struck out into the dark and succeeded in getting hold of the drowning woman. The navymen kept the woman afloat, and the occurrence having been observed, the police were informed. Constable Robert Smith and a petty officer of H.M.S. Teat put off in a boat and hauled the plucky rescuers and the woman on board. But for the prompt action of the the woman, who proved to be Georgina Pope of Yarwood, Princes Street, would have been drowned. She was taken to the Infirmary, and after treatment there removed to the Central Police Office and detained.
DROWNING WOMAN IS RESCUED BY PLUCKY NAVYMAN AT DUNDEE HARBOUR.
Tragedy was narrowly averted at Dundee Harbour a late hour last night. A scream, followed a loud splash, told passers-by in Dock Street that someone was in danger of being drowned in King William Dock. Two navymen, Ernest Walter Logie, stoker, and Signaler Bayard, of H.M.S. Vulcan, immediately dashed across the street and plunged into the water. They struck out into the dark and succeeded in getting hold of the drowning woman. The navymen kept the woman afloat, and the occurrence having been observed, the police were informed. Constable Robert Smith and a petty officer of H.M.S. Teat put off in a boat and hauled the plucky rescuers and the woman on board. But for the prompt action of the the woman, who proved to be Georgina Pope of Yarwood, Princes Street, would have been drowned. She was taken to the Infirmary, and after treatment there removed to the Central Police Office and detained.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 17 December 1918
A TOUCHING RESCUE AT DUNDEE. Bluejackets Save a Little Terrier.
A little terrier romping about the quayside at Earl Grey Dock on Sunday forenoon had the misfortune fall into the dock. It swam about for a few minutes, but as there was no means of it getting out it began to bark, which drew attention of the crowd who were looking at the Hun" submarine, U-62, but the "yelps'' of poor doggie began to get feeble dawned on the spectators that the poor little terrier was drowning. Could nothing be done, and done quickly? Two smart young air mechanics belonging to the navy very quickly saw there was no time to lose if they were to save a life! they quickly got. the quay, and crossed some boats till they reached the boat nearest the now silent dog. But how were they going to get down to the poor animal, which had drifted right underneath their boat? Then saw a smart bit of work and a touching little scene, where, right in sight of the interned U-boat, -whose late crew destroyed shipping, regardless of women or children that may have been aboard, were two of our navy air doing their best to save a dog. ' One of the men got a spar lying on the boat, and brought doggie out from underneath, then lowered a rope, and after some manoeuvring got the doubled rope under the doggie, and gently pulled it on deck. To all appearance doggie was dead, but the young men thought otherwise, and their work was not finished yet, so. regardless of his clean blue uniform and white cuffs, one of the, lads got down and started working on doggie. After about ten minutes' work some of the spectators felt like giving a cheer, for there was doggie half sitting up. The lads then searched the boats for a bit of cloth cover the poor animal, as all it required now was heat or cover from the cold. They managed to get a small piece, which just covered it, and after final rubbing left it till its owner turned up again or doggie thought fit to scramble ashore.
A TOUCHING RESCUE AT DUNDEE. Bluejackets Save a Little Terrier.
A little terrier romping about the quayside at Earl Grey Dock on Sunday forenoon had the misfortune fall into the dock. It swam about for a few minutes, but as there was no means of it getting out it began to bark, which drew attention of the crowd who were looking at the Hun" submarine, U-62, but the "yelps'' of poor doggie began to get feeble dawned on the spectators that the poor little terrier was drowning. Could nothing be done, and done quickly? Two smart young air mechanics belonging to the navy very quickly saw there was no time to lose if they were to save a life! they quickly got. the quay, and crossed some boats till they reached the boat nearest the now silent dog. But how were they going to get down to the poor animal, which had drifted right underneath their boat? Then saw a smart bit of work and a touching little scene, where, right in sight of the interned U-boat, -whose late crew destroyed shipping, regardless of women or children that may have been aboard, were two of our navy air doing their best to save a dog. ' One of the men got a spar lying on the boat, and brought doggie out from underneath, then lowered a rope, and after some manoeuvring got the doubled rope under the doggie, and gently pulled it on deck. To all appearance doggie was dead, but the young men thought otherwise, and their work was not finished yet, so. regardless of his clean blue uniform and white cuffs, one of the, lads got down and started working on doggie. After about ten minutes' work some of the spectators felt like giving a cheer, for there was doggie half sitting up. The lads then searched the boats for a bit of cloth cover the poor animal, as all it required now was heat or cover from the cold. They managed to get a small piece, which just covered it, and after final rubbing left it till its owner turned up again or doggie thought fit to scramble ashore.
Dundee Courier - Friday 28 March 1919
SEQUEL TO GALLANT RESCUE AT DUNDEE. CARNEGIE TRUSTEES' RECOGNITION OF HEROIC CONDUCT.
The following Scottish awards by the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust were made at meeting of the Trust last night Lance-Corporal Sidney Drayson Hamilton (30) 15 Kirkhill Road. Edinburgh, and Frederick Charles Aust (27), leading signalman, H.M.S. Menace, on 4th February, 1919, rescued boy from drowning in the King William Dock, Dundee. At the place where the incident occurred the water said to have been 16 feet deep. Hamilton dived into the water, and within a few yards of the boy found that his heavy army boots were dragging him down. Telling the boy to lie on his back, Hamilton returned to the quay wall to remove his boot puttees. While he was doing Aust who had
now removed his boots, jumped into water, and found little difficulty bringing the boy to the quay wall, where both were assisted out of the water. Hamilton and Aust were each awarded an honorary certificate and a sum of £5
SEQUEL TO GALLANT RESCUE AT DUNDEE. CARNEGIE TRUSTEES' RECOGNITION OF HEROIC CONDUCT.
The following Scottish awards by the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust were made at meeting of the Trust last night Lance-Corporal Sidney Drayson Hamilton (30) 15 Kirkhill Road. Edinburgh, and Frederick Charles Aust (27), leading signalman, H.M.S. Menace, on 4th February, 1919, rescued boy from drowning in the King William Dock, Dundee. At the place where the incident occurred the water said to have been 16 feet deep. Hamilton dived into the water, and within a few yards of the boy found that his heavy army boots were dragging him down. Telling the boy to lie on his back, Hamilton returned to the quay wall to remove his boot puttees. While he was doing Aust who had
now removed his boots, jumped into water, and found little difficulty bringing the boy to the quay wall, where both were assisted out of the water. Hamilton and Aust were each awarded an honorary certificate and a sum of £5
