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Escape From a Burning Ship Aboard Rescue Mission
A narrative recounts a perilous rescue as flames engulf a merchantman. A crewman abandons caution, plunges into danger to save a mother and daughter, and ferries them to safety amid roaring heat. The ship’s hold and debris frame the tense escape and the crew’s bravery under threat of explosion.
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Danforth
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Cuba
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Cole O'Hara
Barra
Jones
Alabama