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the Carpenters began the house, for which we had received lumber.

On the 12/24th with a high tide and easterly wind, The Gate swung and got afloat, and ran within four miles of the point, which enabled us to discharge more rapidly. Sept 25th the steamer arrived at the point with a scow load of coal late at night; and as the men had been at work since 3.30 A.M. the scow was anchored at shore, with two anchors, for the night; the steamer Wade anchoring near.

In the night a strong easterly wind arose, and either the scow or steamer dragged, getting their anchors foul, and were swept by the strong tide into the bay, when the scow filled and sank in 7 fathoms of water, before assistance could reach them from shore. She had ten tons of coal on board at the time. In the morning we dragged for her with the steamer and whaleboats but without success. I think she can be recovered when time can be spared, but at the time the Golden Gate entered Anadyr Bay the hills were covered with snow, and winter approaching so rapidly there was no time to be lost.

After this accident we worked late