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"LA FLANDRE" BROKE ITS SHAFT
The New York Times, April 13, 1895.
QUARANTINE, S. I., April 12.
The Hamburg-American Line steamer Venetia, from Baltic ports, arrived this evening and Capt. Von Basewitz reports that he fell in with the Dutch Oil tank steamship La Flandre, from Antwerp for New-York, on April 11 at 4:30 P. M. in latitude 40.49 north, longitude 67.30 west, with her shaft broken.
In reply to queries, La Flandre signaled that no assistance was required, as the crew was making repairs which would, be finished by Sunday.
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The New York Times, April 19, 1895.
The Socoal World
REPAIRED HER SHAFT AT SEA
Clever Work by Chief Engineer Yoliet of the Steamship La Flandre - Seven Days of Hard labor.
The oil tank steamship La Flandre, long overdue at this port from Antwerp, arrived at Quarantine yesterday forenoon, and after being cleared proceeded to her dock at Bayonne, N. J.
The cause of the vessel's delay was a broken shaft. The manner In which it was repaired will have an interest for marine en-gineers. It required seven days to bolt the fractured ends together, but when completed the work was so well done that the vessel was enabled to reach port without further difficulty.
La Flandre sailed from Antwerp March 22. and for seven days had a succession of high westerly gales. The rack and strain was very trying on the machinery, and at 4 o'clock on the afternoon of April 9 the engines gave a few preliminary jolts and suddenly stopped.
An investigation showed that the thrust shaft was broken diagonally between the collars. G. Yoliet, the Chief Engineer, immediately set to work to repair the damage. The shaft showed a jagged break, to repair which it was necessary to saw the two ends straight across in order to make a smooth surface on the ends. The collars, one on each end of the break, were then bolted together with large bolts, making the shaft firm and strong. Seven days elapsed before the voyage could be resumed under steam. While the repairs were being made Capt. Leenaers put La Flandre under sail. Although fine weather prevailed, the wind at times blew very strong and several sails were lost or split. When the repairs were completed. La Flandre's position was in latitude 40 degrees 18 minutes and longitude 69 degrees 32 minutes. The weather continued fine thereafter.
Capt. Leenaers says the shaft is now as good as ever, and that no other repairs will be necessary.
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