Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Barque "Atlantic" ashore at Ardrossan Harbour entrance

ATLANTIC,
Barque... 460t,
300 Passengers,
Irish emigrants.
Liverpool to New Orleans, USA
2 days into voyage She lost her masts during a gale, blown off course and now drifting past Pladda.
The steam tug Conqueror lay off to assist but weather deteriorated and the stricken ship headed for the port of Ardrossan
The ship ran aground near the harbour entrance and now taking on water.
Orders were given to abandon ship. Passengers were ferried in batches by longboat to the awaiting tug, all saved.