On this day, 16 June 1896, the Drummond Castle was off Ushant and within one day´s steaming of home. The sea was calm but visibility was poor. The strong currents converging on the island of Molene, off Ushant, make the locality one of the most dangerous in the world for navigators. She hit some rocks and went down. 243 persons drowned, only 3 were saved. Just found reference to one of those who drowned, in his fathers file, - William David Easton Martin of Woodstock, Cape Town. His name was not recorded as a fatality. Cheers Jennifer Graham & Jennifer Lloyd [Genealogical & Historical Research] 2 Constantia Court River's End Road Plumstead 7800 Cape Town South Africa Tel: +0027 (0)21 7974875 Mobile: 0824037343 email: lacey@yebo.co.za www.southafricanfamily.com I'm not stuck, I'm Ancestrally challenged Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass It's about learning to dance in the rain