Survivor recounts sudden wind storm capsizing Alberta
Daniel Sullivan describes a abrupt squall that overturned the Alberta off Boston. He, connected with the crew and Western Union telegraphers, recounts being thrown into icy water, clinging to the wreck, and the frantic rescue efforts by the Dreadnaught, Marvis, and Winnifred crews as others were lost at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sullivan
Haymarket Square
Pier 7
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Ayer
Hough's Neck
Brewsters
Boston Light
Graves
Boston
Alberta
Ayres
James P. Reardon
Ferrin Street
William Turner
Reardon
Devine
Ing
C. A. Maretell
Medford
J. P. Reardon
F. M. Gifun
Leon Gosselein
Dorchester
G. F. Long
Everett
H. L. Barron
O. E. Langestrom
Roxbury
W. A. Poole
Edgar Smalley
Western Union
Tragedy at Sea Near Charlestown Sinks Crew in Gale
A fishing voyage from Charlestown ended in disaster when the sloop Marvis capsized off Broad Sound during a 31 mile gale. Captain Ayers and several crew were rescued, but John Holland drowned after becoming entangled in a painter while rescuers battled rough seas. The Marvis and a small power boat aided the rescue toward Deer Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’neil
Marvis
Brewsters
John Holland
Painter
Deer Island
Carl Escol
Tony Vierra
Holland
Survivors Rescued From Deer Island Shipwreck
At the House of Correction on Deer Island Dr. Crawford gave first aid to survivors. The Vigilant health boat was sent from Quarantine to Deer Island to carry the survivors and the body of John Holland to Boston. The voyage proceeded with medical staff aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Deer Island
Crawford
Vigilant
Boston
John Holland
Holland
Dr. Crawford
Tragic Vancouver Vigilant Collision Triggers Rescue Efforts
At Boston’s Eastern Avenue wharf the Vigilant lands after a heavy collision. Captain Marcello Safreno orders full steam as 15 man squad, patrol wagon and ambulances respond. John Holland dies after 35 minutes of artificial respiration. survivors expected to recover. Search continues for seven missing bodies as wreck Alberta drifts offshore. Mrs. Ayers waits at White Star pier for captain and ship's return. Two girls Dorothy and Alberta Ayers sing at Saltlors Catholic Club.
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Marcello Safreno
Vigilant
Station 1
Boston
McTiernan
Eastern Avenue
Alberta
Albert G. Ayers
The
White Star Line
Father and son’s deaths traced to sea disaster
A father whose body was lost at sea was identified after Downey, arriving six months ago to join boyhood friends in Charlestown, embarked on his first outing yesterday. His condition at the Relief Hospital is listed as the most serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Charlestown
Relief Hospital
Telegraphers Aid Western Union Operators on Motor Launch
The Dreadnaught, a 30 foot motor launch owned by Charles Devine, reaches the overturned sloop to assist Western Union operators and rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill Yacht Club
Alberta
Devine
Western Union
Timothy Casey
Winifred
Charles Martell
Medford
Reardon
Martell
Charles Devine
Obituary notices from Chelsea to Cambridge and beyond
Obituaries and funeral notices for residents of Chelsea Reading Newton East Boston Dorchester Charlestown Cambridge Hull North End Roslindale Brookline and Brighton. dates July 12 to July 18. includes ages and service details with venues such as St Margaret s Church St Mary s Church Sacred Heart Church and local cemetery interments. lists family names and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M
James FE
Anna
Caldwell
St. Margaret St
St. Margaret's Church
New Calvary Cemetery
Cosgrove
City Hospital
Jeremiah Cosgrove
John Fox
Eaton St
Neponset
St. Anne's Church
Dill
Somerville
Mary E
Louis Dill
Kee
Dorchester
Sagamore St
Katherine
John Kee
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Cushing Ave
Upham’s Corner
Franklin St
St. Anthony’s Church
Holton St
St. John's
N. J
Saul
Cambridge Hospital
Ernest Saul
Adams St
East Watertown
Forestdale
Malden
Smith
Cambridge
Harriet
William Johnson Smith
First United Presbyterian Church
Inman Square
Turnbull
Hull
Anna Turnebull
First Baptist Church
Shuteleff St
Bellingham
Chelsea
Venuti
North End
Gennaro
Pasquelina Venuti
Jorio
Tileston St
Sacred Heart Church
Watterson
Brookline
Mary K
Charles C. Watterson
Brook St
St. Mary's Church of the Assumption
WERBB
Roslindale
Eugenia W
Francis H. Webb
Washington St
WEICH
Brighton
Antoinette Welch
Mary J. Burton
St. Columbkille’s Church
Market St
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John Rooney
Joseph Cole
Ram's Head
Turner
Joseph H. Martin
Martin
Naught
Casey
Winnifred
Lovell’s Island
Catholic Sailors’ Club
Martin Disken
Jeremiah Crowley
Terday
Broad Sound
Captain Ayers
Morgan
Cymric
Sloop
America
Ann Tang
United States
Skill Dental CO
Gilchrist’s
Filene
Technology Chambers
Back Bay Station
Pierce McGannon
Jansen
William Buckley
McGannon
Patrick Holland
Jeremiah O'Neil
Oston
Shirley
Governors Island
Tapole Island
Dr. Pierce
G. H. Williams
Lyonhaven
Tle
Bancroft
Reading
William Hazen Bancroft
Wilfred A. Bancroft
Copland Ave
Battis
Effie Jean Battis
Fred W
Lillian B. Battis
Meridian St
Winthrop
Duvfy
Edward W
Duffy
Greenwich
St. Peter’s Church
Meeting House Hill
Patrick J. Clougherty
Walpole ST
Pittsburg
Wright & Ditson
Burke's
Adams House
Filene’s. Grounds
Crescent Gardens Revere
B. F. Keith’s Theatre
Positively
Meistersingers All-Star Minstrels Company
Tambos
John F. Swor
Phil Kaufman
Aimle CE
Bones Jack Kaufman
Chas. E. Mack
Paragon
Palm Garden
Stor Rey
Rosita Mantilla
Plymouth
Eleanor Gordon
Bowdoin SQ
Puritan
Commonwealth
Mass. Ave
Loew’s
ST. James
Contanelle
Loew's Moving Picture Weekly
Rowe’s Wharf
Usic
Coo! of
Mig
Typa Steamship
Dorothy
FORD
Tic
U. S
Bromfield St
Asa
State Line
Georgia
Tennessee
Wash. St
Gloucester & “North Shore
Cape Ann
Gloucester
State St
Merchant, Mer. B
G. B.S. Co
King Philip
Edw. W. Dixon
Bait and Chowdoeenearn Bib
Sorensen
Central Wharf
Point Oup
Las
Boston Harbor
Machigonne
Gret
Lincoln Kay Otis
Del
Hill
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