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Wrecking Schooner Washington Sinks Off Maine
A schooner carrying 4000 tons of soft seal from Norfolk to Portland struck rocks near Stratton Island off Old Orchard Beach during a midnight drift. Captain Lermond, his wife Mrs Lermond, his stepson and the first mate's son were aboard. all escaped to the forecastle as floods breached compartments. Rescue came from Cape Elizabeth Life Saving Station and volunteers. Mrs Lermond was lost.
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