| 1898: | The American barkentine Wanderinq Jew lost her sails and sprung a leak during the severe hurricane of October 2. Stranded and sunk during the night. 11 miles east by south from station at Sullivans Island, South Carolina. On account of distance and frequent heavy rain squalls, she was not sighted by station lookout until 3:30 pm on the following day. A surfboat was launched, and the ship was found abandoned by her crew. |