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242 that he watched an opportunity and jumped overboard- it was by mere accident that anyone saw him as he jumped- and in fact it was a long time before could find out, who it was- soon as the Cry of Man overboard was given the Engines were stoped, and a Boat unclear- but it was with the greatest difficulty she was mand as there was such a sea on at the time- all feared she would swamp alongside- however, they succeeded after a while, and put back in direction, near as possible, to where he jumped- and at the same time the steamer backed- nothing could be seen of him but his hat, soon after the boat left the side of the ship, however, I saw him come up a long distance astern, he gave his head a shake and immediately disappeared again, he went down so quick think a Shark, or something caught him, as he appeared to be drawn down feet first- this was the last that was ever seen of him- there was some 4 or 5 of us that saw him come up- and then go down as have stated- the Boat returned, and with great difficulty and danger, came along side again- after some time was able to catch ropes from the ship- and with assistance of all on board, that could lend a helping hand, they were soon safely on board again, and the steamer on her way once more, this accident