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The Daily Dispatch: January 20, 1864., [Electronic resource], The wreck of the steamer Vestafull particulars. (search)
double engines and screw, well fitted up for blockade running, and had on board a valuable cargo belonging to the Government. Under full steam she could make twelve or fourteen knots, and I am confident the latter speed was made for two or three hours when chased by Yankee cruisers. A sister ship to the Ceres, she was an admirable craft, and upon all occasions conducted herself with marked propriety, walking rapidly away from all strangers who offered any uncalled-for attentions. Saturday, January 9th, we had a serious chase, and were driven far to the southward before night came and gave us an opportunity of heading again towards the land. This we expected to make before day — in time to run in under the guns of Fort Fisher before it was light — but after running in till nearly sunrise no land appeared. We had gone too far during the chase to make the return distance in time. Heading out again, we ran some half an hour, and then, no cruisers being in sight, the engines were st