From the Haverfordwest & Milford Haven Telegraph of an unknown date in November 1905:

 

    Important Salvage by Milford Liner

 

    A salvage of considerable value was effected on Friday last by the steam long liner "Fulmar" of this port, of which Captain W. Taylor is master and owner.  The "Fulmar" only changed hands on Wednesday last, when Captain Taylor acquired it from Mr. G. P. Eynon. 

    On Friday morning [she] proceeded to sea, and when just outside the harbour, off St. Ann's Head, a large hopper (or barge) was seen in a dangerous position near the rocks.  The "Fulmar" steamed to the scene and found no one in command of the craft, which would have soon got on to the rocks.  It was at once taken in tow and brought safely into dock, where she now lies.

    It appears that the barge had been towed round by a tug which had taken the crew off for safety, and then proceeded to Pembroke Dock for coals.  During her absence, the "Fulmar" came on the scene and captured a prize salvage.

    Under the circumstances related, Captain Taylor is to be congratulated upon the luck which attended him on his maiden voyage in his newly acquired vessel.  The salvage of it does not cover the purchase money, perhaps, we may not know.  It may undoubtedly be more profitable than a good many catches of congers.

 

[ For salvaging the hopper barge JOHN SCOTT the FULMAR was awarded £231.13.0 net., individual crew members as follows:

William Lester            £16.4.4

William Thomas          £11.11.8

Richard Moore             £9.5.4

Phineas Evans             £9.5.4

George Symmons         £4.12.8

Robert Robinson          £2.6.4

The Owner and Master presumably received the remaining balance. ]

 

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From the Haverfordwest & Milford Haven Telegraph of Wednesday 21st February 1906:

 

    On Friday last news was received at Milford to the effect that the steam liner "Fulmar" had foundered on a sand bank off Wexford on the coast of Ireland.  The vessel belongs to Captain W. Taylor, also the master of her, who, it will be remembered, only acquired her about two months ago, securing a barge as a salvage prize on her maiden voyage.

    The crew were all saved as the "Fulmar" was fast disappearing from sight.  It is a singular coincidence that only three weeks ago Taylor's father, Captain George Taylor, lost the "Shamrock" (Sellick, Morley & Price) off Broad Haven.

    This makes a loss of three vessels to the port in the last three weeks.

 

 

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