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Passenger recalls El Toro captain's inaction during tragedy
Mrs. Shipe, widow of a victim, testified that Captain Lore appeared unconcerned as the El Toro II sank in Chesapeake Bay. She said she and another passenger lowered a life float and that several passengers jumped overboard as waves rose, while crew response faced Coast Guard scrutiny and potential charges.
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Ae Shipe
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Coast Guard
el Toro
Shipe
Joseph C. Lore
Mrs. Shipe
Elsace
Lee Point Lookout
Mr. Shipe
Edgar Philips
Horace Smith
W. Hospital Center
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