The Narragansett

On October 15, 1882, the steam-tug Narragansett, having the barges Manhattan and Union in tow, when near and to the westward of Point Judith, deeming it imprudent to round the point owing to the force of the wind, determined to turn back and seek the nearest harbor. The turn was made inshore. The tug turned about, and WEIS heading to the westward, but the barge Manhattan, when *395nearl / around, struck something. She was towed until within two milet of Watch Hill, and then sank in shallow water. On board was a car ;o of coal, valued at $0,500, which was almost a total loss. The coal ras shipped…