New-York tribune., 1906-07-30


ascertained tonight. eight persons lost their
lives The were thirty-twO persons on one
yacht OF whom seven were lost, and twelve on
the other, all but one Of whom were saved. That
not more fell victims TO the rough sea was due
TO the heroism OF Captain Henry S. Ludlan. OF
the Hereford Inlet Lifesaving Station and
crew Of FIVE men II was at first thought that
from fourteen to twenty-eight persons had been
lost but after an investigation the coroner to-
night said that he believed only eight were lost
His list Is as follows:
BODIES RECOVERED.
DoNoHUE Jerry Philadelphia
FISHER. Frederick. philadelphia
FOGARTY. John. Havertord. Penn.
HAMMELL Herbert Lansasis. Penn
SNYDER. Walter. Philsdelphis.
STARKEY. j.. Philadelphia
Unknown
LoDNER. Samuel. Woodbury.. n. y.
Anglesea IS one of the favorits fishing places
along the southern New Jersey coast, and has
seldom had busier Sunday than to-day. Every
excursion train from Philadelphia and other
nearby points came down crowded with visitors.
most OF whom intended spending the day IN
fishing The weather in the morning vas IDEAL
and all the fishing boats took out large crowds
TO the banks. After noon. however. brisk
breeze sprang up. and the captains OF the small
craft hoisted sail and started for home. Most
Of the feet got in without misnap although
some OF them had considerable difficulty in
clearing the Hereford bar.
DRIVEN IN BY WEATHER
The two that got into trouble were the sloop
Yacht Nora. which had on board Captain Her
bert Shivers. his mate and thirty passengers. and
the sloop Alvin B., with a party Of twelve. The
Nora had gone to the fishing banks at Five
Fathom Bank. about ten miles out. early in
the day.
When the wind began to freshen Captain
Shivers decided IL was time to make port. and
with the assistance Of a small gasolene engine
and a good spread OF canvas he made good time
toward Anglesea- AS the sloop bowled along
the wind was getting sitter and the sea rousher.
Captain Shivers. from long experience. knew
how treacherous the Hereford Bar is. and ap-
preached II with his usual caution Tho sand
obstruction is about mile from shore.
Just as he was about TO go over IL a heavy
souall struck the Nora. Despite the efforts Of
the captain the craft heeled over and was hit by
a huge wave. The wind and the wave coming
together were more than the yacht could stand.
and 1t turned completely over. throwing the
thirty-two occupants into the AS the boat
turned over the mast snapped like reed There
was a loud cry which was quickly si1enced when
nearly all the victims disappeared beneath the
water. The heavy sea probably was responsible
for the saving OF most Of the survivors. as the
upturned yacht was tossed about, uncovering the
struggling persons underneath. As many as
could reached the keel. but IL was a difficult
matter. as there was an indescribable tangle OF
fishing nets. lines. baskets and sail There was
no time to give aid. as it was all the struggling
men could do to keep their heads above water.
REsCUERs BARELY SAVE FOUR.
One how. however. Frederick Fisher, fifteen
years old, who was found struggling near the
boat was lifted upon the upturned keel by two
men who had tight grips the vessel In the
unequal fight against the elements the strug-
Cling men disappeared one by one. After the
survivors had chung to the boat for nearly an
hour when hope of rescue was almost aban-
doned. a government lifeboat commanded by
Captain Henry s. Ludlam Of the Hereford Inlet
Life Saving Station hove in sight AS he came
near he shouted encouragement to the men cling
ing to the Nora, and afte come maneuvring.
managed to get close to the capsized vessel
He was not a moment too soon. for as he came
within a boats length of the Nora. four men,
weakened by the exposure. let go and began
floating away Captain Ludlam threw his boat
around and the four half drowned men were
drawn out of the water. Then at the risk OF
their own lives. the rescuers went after the other
men and pulled them into their boat The rescue
was most perious. as the rough sea was con-
stantly pounding the lifebOat against the keel
OF the yacht.
A few minutes after the last man was taken
from the wreck the sloop yacht Violet. Captain
Iilley came up and the survivors were trans
ferred to her and taken ashore. Captain Ludlam
remained near the bar in the hope Of finding the
bodies of some of the victims. but saw none.
While this scene was being enacted there was
much excitement shore. Residents from
wildwood and Holly Beach came focking TO
Anglesea and there was a large crowd at the
fishing pier when the Violet came in with the
victims Some OF them were exhausted that
they required medical aid and were taken to the
Hereford Life Saving Station. where physicians
were summoned to attend them. All of the
rescued were able to leave for their homes to-
night