The Sinking of the Faithful Steward -Nearly 227 years ago

The Faithful Steward left Londonderry, Ireland, on July 9, 1785, for Philadelphia with 249 passengers, mostly Irish immigrants, and many related.

On September 1, 1785, Captain Connolly McCausland threw a party to celebrate the journey’s end. He and the first mate drank so much they passed out. The ship ran aground on the Mohoba Bank near Indian River Inlet, south of Rehoboth, Delaware.

Though the ship was fewer than 150 yards from shore, many passengers could not swim, and the waves threatened to sweep away those who could. Many bodies washed up on the beach. Only 68 people survived the disaster. Of the 100 women and children on board, seven survived. Many perished within sight of survivors on the beach.

Along with passengers, the Faithful Steward carried about 400 barrels of British pennies and halfpennies. It is thought that these are the coins that wash ashore near Delaware Seashore State Park at Lewes, Delaware, giving rise to the name Coin Beach.

Nearing the End

Near the Choptank River in Talbot County, Maryland 

Milburn Landing State Park

Milburn Landing on the Pocomoke River, south of Snow Hill, Maryland --Undated photo

Phillips Crab House in Ocean City, MD

Undated, but the cars appear to be from the '60's

Can't lay claim to all these words, but can relate to some.

I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.

I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.

I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, thanks to my friends, family and work. I live close so it's a short drive.

I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical activity anymore.

I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often.

I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm.

Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more often as I'm getting older.

One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenaline flowing and pumps up the old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!

And, sometimes I think I am in Vincible but life shows me I am not.

People keep telling me I'm in Denial but I'm positive I've never been there before!

I have been in Deepdoodoo many times; the older I get, the easier it is to get there. I actually kind of enjoy it there.

So far, I haven't been in Continent; but my travel agent says I'll be going soon.