Ray of Biscay Ship Encounters Hurricane
The Ray of Biscay ran into a hurricane causing cargo to shift and deck to be swept clean. Freshwater tanks were torn away and lifeboats were blown overboard.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
14
The Ray of Biscay ran into a hurricane causing cargo to shift and deck to be swept clean. Freshwater tanks were torn away and lifeboats were blown overboard.
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