 She left Rotterdam with general cargo for Aberdeen on 29 January 1895 carrying just 12 hands.The "Craithie" was also badly damaged in the collision and returned to Rotterdam flying signals of distress.When later asked why they had not stayed on to help the "Elbe" and her passengers, the captain, Alexander Gordon, said that he feared that his ship would sink, and in any case he did not hear any cries for help coming from the liner.