Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-30
YACHTS CAPSiZE.

AngelSca, n. j., July 29.-TWo yachts,
coming in from the fishing banks,
capsized on HEREFORD Inlet bar off here
tod2y and so far as can be ascertained
tonight, eight persons lost their lives
There were 80 persons on one yacht
Of whom seven We're lost and II on the
other all of whom but one were saved
That not more fell victims to the rough
sea was due to the heroism of Captain
Henry S. LNdlam of the HEREFORD Inlet
lifcsaving station, and a crew of five
men. The cOronerS list is as follows:
Bodies recovered, Frederick Fisher.
ST.. Philadelphia; Herbert Hammel,
Lansdale, Pa; Walter Snyder. Phila-
delphia: John Fogarty, Havcrford, Pa;
]. Starkcy, Philadelphia: jerry Dono-
hue. Philadelphia; unknown man.
Missing: Samuel Lodncr, Woodbury.
n. J.
The two yachts that got into trouble
were the sloOp yacht Nora. which had
on board Capt. Herbert Shivers, his
mate and 30 passengers, and the sloop
Alvin b., with a party of II.
The Nora had gone to Five Fathom
bank, about three miles out to sea
early in the day. When the wind began
to frcshen, Capt. Shivers decided it was
time to make port, and with the assist
ance of u small gasoline engine and 4
good spread of canvas he made good
time towards Anglesea. AS the sloop
ran for shelter the wind got sitter,
and the sea rougher. Capt. ShiVers.
from long experience. knew how trcach-
crouS is the Hcrford bar and approach
ed it with his usual caution.
The sand obstruction is distant mile
froIa shore. Just as he was about to
go over il. a heavy squall struck the
Nora. Despite the efforts of the cap
tain. the craft heeled over, and was
struck by huge wave. The wind and a
wave coming together was more than
the yacht could stand and it turned
completely over. throwing the 80 occu-
pants into the sea.
AS the boat capSized the mast
snapped like reed. There was an ago
niZing cry as the yacht turned turtle.
which was quickly silcnced. when near
ly all the victims disappeared beneath
the water. The heavy sea, however,
probably vas responsible for the say
ing of most Of the survivors. as the
waves were SO rough that the untuined
Yacht was tossed about thus uncover
ing the struggling victims. who were
underneath.
AS many as could tried to reach the
keel but it was a difficult matter. as
there was an indcscribable tanSlc OF
fishing nets, lines, baskets and sail.
There was no time to help one another.
as 1t was all that the struggling men
,nty hoo dc n " n +
er.
One boy. however, Frederick Fisher,
Is years of age, who was found StruG-
Cling near the boat, was lifted upon
the upturned keel by two men. After
hanging to the keel for nearly an hour
the hope of rescue had almost pccn
abandoned a government lifeboat com
manded by Capt. Henry S. Ludlam OF
the HEREFORD Inlet life saving station
hove in sight. AS he came near. ne
shouted encouragingly to the men and
after some moneuvering managing to
get close to the capsiZed vessel. lie was
not a moment too soon, Dor as he came
w;thin a boats length of the Nora. toui
men. weakened from exhaustion, let gr
their holds and began floating away
Cart. Ludlam threw his boat around
and the four We're drawn out or the
| water.
Then at the risk Of their own lives
the rescuers went after the other mer
and pulled them into their boat. The
| rescue was most perlous, as the rougf
sea was constantly pounding the life
ut against the yacht.
| A few minutes after the last man wa
| taken from the wreck. the slop yoch
Violet, Capt. Lilley, came up and the
men were transferred to her and taker
| ashore.
Cant. Ludlam remained in the Vicin
ity in the hope of finding the bodies O
some Of the victims but saw none.
While this scene was being enacted
there was much excitement on shore
| Residents from Wildwood and Hoil!
| Reach came flocking to Anglesea ant
| there was a large crowd at the fishlEi
nier when the Violet came in. Some o
| them were so exhausted that they re
| cuired medical aid and We're taken Z
| the HEREFORD life saving station. All o
| the rescued were able to leave for thei
homes tonight.
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