The direction of the boat was slightly altered, and we stood down towards the wreck.  As we approached her we saw that her mainmast was gone, that her foremast and yards were still standing, with their sails fluttering wildly from them.  The lifeboat crew now looked anxiously towards the wreck, to ascertain if any men were still left in the rigging or on the forepart of the hull, which alone remained above the water.