I don't know if this needs a new thread, but I'd like to post it where people can read and consider it. A modern day maritime rescue by an 18th Century merchant ship is unusual, perhaps it can spark a song? I don't know how durable the site or link are, so I'll post the whole thing later (Mudcat is crashing with longs posts today). This can be used to start a new thread if anyone wishes.

When the 1700s come to the rescue