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ShipwrecksWhen a schooner or other cargo ship ran aground, local men would helpsalvage the wreck. Men that took part in this activity were known as wreckers(pronounced rackers). As payment for their help, the men would be given onethird of the salvaged goods. This was called 'sharing on the thirds'. Theremaining two thirds would be divided between the wreck commission and theowner of the cargo.If the wrecked ship was carrying a 'general cargo' the wreckers could expectto salvage dry goods, food supplies and building materials. These goods wererare treats that could not be found at the local store. Some people recallhaving cans of pudding, fruit, and fresh beef in their homes for the first time inthe days following a shipwreck. One man remembers how they had plenty ofice cream one winter because his father brought home a dozen cases of milk.Others recall how the women would make clothes, fancy curtains and furniturecovers when their husbands came from a wreck with sewing supplies andmaterial.Since shipwrecks meant extra income for wreckers it is not surprising thatthey would try to keep a wreck secret. One man remembers how in 1931, aschooner went aground near the entrance to Stag Harbour. The ship lay onthe rocks with her three masts pointed over White Point. In order to keep hercargo of salt fish for themselves, men from the Harbour went aboard theschooner and cut out her spars. This way, the people of Indian Islands wouldnot see the schooner and come looking for their share of the cargo.THE WRECK OF THE 'LAVENGRO'Lost on Burnt Point Seldom, 1915By George Hynes and Alex HynesAttention all ye wreckers in Notre Dame Bay.Your attention one moment and hear what we say.'Twas late in November you'll all mind the nightWhen a foreign goin' vessel got lost on Burnt Point.
She had loaded in Fogo with prime fish in cask.Down in her bottom, there were salmon in tierce.She was chartered for Naples in Italy we are told.But most of her cargo in Seldom was sold.She leaved Fogo Harbour that very same day,With the wind from the west 'ard she ran out the bay.It chopped to the nor'derd and they hove her around.And beating in Seldom they ran her aground.The night that she ran there it did blow a storm.As she was heading across just inside of the horn.Just as the vessel was coming around.'She struck on the bottom and hung up aground.The captain and crew did man the ship's boat,In getting to Seldom they had a hard scote.The night was so dark and the sea it did rage.They landed their boat up to Mose Holmes' stage.She lay there all Sunday with the sea running high,They started on Monday the fish very dry.They agreed with old Stoney her cargo to salveEvery third cask the men they could have.'Twas on Tuesday morning the news spread aroundThe men from Indian Islands did not hear a sound.With no communication from right round the bayWe lied up on Tuesday a nice civil day.'Twas Wednesday morning we got ready to start,Down to the wreck we arrived pretty smart.When we got there bad news for to get.Her hold full of water and the fish very wet.Ambrose Payne from Fogo in his motorboat came aroundAnd men from Change Islands in schooners came downAnd when they got there the heart it was broke.There was men there that day that old Stoney could choke.
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She had loaded in <strong>Fogo</strong> with prime fish in cask.Down in her bottom, there were salmon in tierce.She was chartered for Naples in Italy we are told.But most <strong>of</strong> her cargo in Seldom was sold.She leaved <strong>Fogo</strong> Harbour that very same day,With the wind from the west 'ard she ran out the bay.It chopped to the nor'derd and they hove her around.And beating in Seldom they ran her aground.The night that she ran there it did blow a storm.As she was heading across just inside <strong>of</strong> the horn.Just as the vessel was coming around.'She struck on the bottom and hung up aground.The captain and crew did man the ship's boat,In getting to Seldom they had a hard scote.The night was so dark and the sea it did rage.They landed their boat up to Mose Holmes' stage.She lay there all Sunday with the sea running high,They started on Monday the fish very dry.They agreed with old Stoney her cargo to salveEvery third cask the men they could have.'Twas on Tuesday morning the news spread aroundThe men from Indian <strong>Island</strong>s did not hear a sound.With no communication from right round the bayWe lied up on Tuesday a nice civil day.'Twas Wednesday morning we got ready to start,Down to the wreck we arrived pretty smart.When we got there bad news for to get.Her hold full <strong>of</strong> water and the fish very wet.Ambrose Payne from <strong>Fogo</strong> in his motorboat came aroundAnd men from Change <strong>Island</strong>s in schooners came downAnd when they got there the heart it was broke.There was men there that day that old Stoney could choke.