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| Date transcribed | 2000-00-00 | | Transcribed by | Steve van Dulken |
| | Surname | Newell | | | Rank/ occupation | Captain | | | Unit | EICS Alexander | | | Death date | 1816 | | | Place of death | Off Port de Galle  | | | Source | Gentleman's Magazine | | | Date | 1816 Suppl. Part I | | | Page number | 637 | | | Detail | Captain Newell, of the East India Company's ship Alexander. When the Bengal, lying off Port de Galle, was on fire, this gallant man used every exertion to extricate the wretched crew from their perilous situation. Surrounded by the flames, he was engaged fearlessly in his work of humanity. In both arms could he be seen carrying women and children to the boats; and, having set them beyond the reach of danger, hurrying in search of another load, which needed his assistance. He had done enough to immortalize his name; but his humanity would not allow him to cease, till every one was safe. In order to delay the dreadful havock, he ran to the magazine, to remove the powder; it was too late, the flames were at the door. He hastened back to the deck, leaped off, and in a moment the ship and all the remaining crew were blown into the air. Thus this unfortunate hero, through a noble desire to save his fellow-creatures, with a brave contempt of danger, and with a resolute perseverance in performing what he considered a duty, devoted his life a grateful sacrifice to humanity, magnanimity, and virtue. Pages 637-638. |
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