The steamwhaler ran aground "on the New Upernavik Rock" or "near Uppernivik", off the east coast of Greenland in May or June. With assistance from the steam whaler Arctic (United Kingdom), she was refloated two weeks later with no apparent damage.[1][2]
The East Indiaman was sighted by Carlisle (United Kingdom) whilst on a voyage from Calcutta, India to Hull, Yorkshire. Conflict had apparently been in collision with another vessel. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all 30 crew.[4][5]
The steamship was abandoned between 14 October and 12 November. Her crew and four passengers were rescued by the steamship Nederland (Belgium). Gurtubay was on a voyage from Bilbao to New York with ore.[13][14]
The steamship departed from Gibraltar for an English port in November or December. No further trace, presumed foundered in the Bay of Biscay with the loss of all 30 crew.[16]
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