I'm not expecting this subject to add anything constructive to the Amelia search, but I'm curious about a couple of things. These and beaching the Electra, which has been answered in another thread are all that I have.
There are many threads here about the Norwich City, and many more reference it in one way or another. Such as my thread about beaching the Electra - the subject was changed to tying down the Electra with items that might be found on the Norwich City. And then there is the one about painting an SOS. Every one of these thing require something I’m not finding written anywhere: how do you get on board? I mean with the keel of an ocean-going ship resting on dry land - how does one get on the deck? I wouldn’t think the ladder would drop down that far. I can imagine myself standing there looking up and no way to get up.
My point here is perhaps Amelia wasn't able to board the Norwich City. OK - I somehow can get on deck. I can tell you - one look at the island coconut crabs and I’d be seriously considering the ship to be home!

I know that there was a fire, but I think that it wasn’t the whole ship and that there would be rooms with beds and a place out of the rain. One place I read where when the crew was rescued and abandoned the ship, there were a lot of provisions left behind. I know the argument about it being too hot to stay on board - cut some stuff off the palm trees and made a lean-to on deck. The deck is elevated and just might offer a freeze. In fact, this afternoon I was up on my house roof - and I swear, there was a breeze I didn't notice on the ground! - and it made me think of writing this thread. Also there should have been containers useful for collecting rain water.
Since the ship was so secure on the beach for years.................... I know, ................woulda coulda shoulda !