1902 - Ketch Run Down - Cut in Two Off Penarth Head - Narrow Escape of the Crew - Exciting Scenes on board the Vessel - A Sailor Rescued in the Nick of Time - About two o'clock this morning the ketch Ornete, 112 tons, owned by Mr. W. Chambers, of Bridgewater, outward bound from Penarth with a cargo of coal, was lying at anchor, when she was run into by the steamship Sinbad, bound from Penarth to Portsmouth. The Ornete sank within a few minutes, but the crew of four hands were saved.

The Sinbad is a steamer of 539 tons, owned by Messrs. Sharp and Co., and her port of registry is Newcastle. She left Penarth Dock this morning, and when off Penarth Pier sighted the steamship Lewis, which was at anchor. Immediately after clearing the Lewis the Sinbad came in sight of the ketch, but it was too late to avoid a collision.

The Ornete was struck amidships and nearly cut through. Two of the crew of the latter vessel clambered up the chains on board the steamer, whilst Captain Johnson, the master, got off in a punt. Another of the crew jumped over-board, and was picked up by Captain Johnson. Meanwhile a boat had been launched from the steamer, but was not needed.