 On September 10, 1875, one of "Providence"'s paddleboxes was damaged in a heavy storm off Point Judith, and the ship was forced to turn around and return slowly to Newport for repairs.On September 28, 1877, a schooner accidentally rammed "Providence", the bowsprit penetrating through two staterooms to the inner saloon, but fortunately no-one was injured.On October 19, 1880, off Watch Hill, the port shaft of the eastbound "Providence" broke.