Mate Hatfield Leads Rescue in Forepeak Hold Tragedy
First Mate Herbert A Hatfield and Second Mate Frank Cush ing command a perilous rescue aboard the Puritan as 18 crewmen work to free suffocating sailors. Becks is rescued but Olsen Sundblad Moreson die after heroic attempts. Hatfield collapses twice but continues coordinating efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Hatfield
Frank Cushing
Hatfield
A. Peterson Becks
Vancouver
Mate Hatfield
Becks
Rescue and injuries aboard the Puritan ship
Overcome by smoke and fumes include Walter Roberts 32 England seaman rescued by First Mate Hatfield of the Puritan. Frank Cushing 36 Medford second mate treated after rescue by Hoseman Slavenwhite. Several others from Boston Glasgow Norway and Yarmouth were overcome and treated aboard the Puritan with Hatfield saved by crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Roberts
England
Hatfield
Puritan
Frank Cushing
Medford
William Slavenwhite
United States Life Saving Station
City Point
Walter Eaton
John M’lean
Glasgow
Herbert Cole
Boston
Samuel LA Fevre
Alex Niemann
Norway
Herbert A. Hatfield
Yarmouth
N. S
Fire and Heroism at Boston Harbor Port Fire Rescue
A cargo ship Puritan suffers an accidental blaze sparked by spontaneous combustion in its hemp hold. Firefighters Lieutenant Eaton and Second Mate Cushing resist fumes, nearly perish, but are saved. the vessel is cooled, water floods the hold, and the fire is extinguished by 6:30. Several crew and city rescuers assist amid dramatic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Walter Eaton
Puritan
Eaton
Frank Cushing
Mate Cushing
William Stavenwhite
Cushing
United States Life Saving Station
City Point
Murine Eye Remedy Advertises Soothing Relief
An advertisement promotes Murine for red tired watery eyes with claims of soothing eye pain. The copy highlights relief from irritation and discomfort and positions Murine as a quick eye remedy.
Fire on the Puritan Damages Unknown Injury Suspected
The Puritan suffered a blaze in an air tight hold with oxygen depleted air and toxic fumes from oakum and oil. Boatswain John Converse and Captain Chapman offered theories of arson or accidental lantern spill. Damage assessed as likely light. vessel built at Port Glasgow in 1889 is 301 feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Converse
Puritan
Captain Chapman
Nova Scotia
Becks
Port Glasgow
Scotland
Four Victims and Survivor Rescued From Gas Disaster at Sea
Walter Roberts, a Puritan crew member, was revived after vigorous artificial respiration on the Guardian during the voyage from Spectacle Island to Constitution Wharf. He and three dead crewmen were brought aboard the Minot L. Wilcox and transferred to the Healing Hospital as the police boat Watchman stood by. Roberts described groping in the hold as the gas filled the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Roberts
Constitution Wharf
Guardian
Pease
Roberts
Spectacle Island
Bravery Amid Gas Fumes On Ship Fire Inquiry
A crew member describes darkness and choking gas as he collapsed then woke on a police boat. The Medical Examiner Magrath notes four deaths in the hold from gas suffocation and interviews Mate Hatfield and John W. McLean who faced the danger. The tug Blanche signalled the Watchman with the body of George Sundblad aboard as crews fought to resuscitate. An immediate investigation into the cargo fire is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Olsen
Moreson
Hatfield
Guardian
Puritan
Magrath
Mate Hatfield
John W. McLean
Blanche
George Sundblad
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Karl Meisie
Messie
Olsen and Sundblatt
John McLean
Samuel LeFavre
Alex Neimann
Lewks
Sundblad
VICHY
Schlitz
Jos. Gahm & Son
C St
South Boston
Milwaukee
Minot I. Wilcox
Breyman Bros. Dredging Company
Wilcox
Telephone
C . Jameson
Con
Urke &Co
School St
Taft
Omaha
Bryan
Nebraska
Schuyler Free Lance
Watson
John S. Sprecher
Carters
Disken
Danvers
Mass
Mary E
Michael J. Disken
Thomas
Mary E. O'Connor
Stevens Street
Winchester
St. Mary’s Church
Montvale
Hayes
Mary A
Charles A. Hayes
Meridian Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
M’conn
Dorchester
Mary
Nathan McConn
Gramp‘son
East Boston
Avenue
St. Peter’s Church
Meeting House Hill
Nottage
West Medford
Henry B. Nottage
Wyman Street
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