Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-01
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 CAPT. HENRY S. PHELPS.
Stricken With Cerebral Hemorrhaye While in Pilot House of City of New York,


 York of the Central Vermont railway left her wharf in New London and reached the mouth of New London harbor Monday night when Captain Henry s. Phelps was overcome by a cerebral hemorrhage resulting in shock from which he died at the Me- morial hospital at 2.30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon without regaining conscious ness.
 The stricken man was found in an unconscious condition by Quarer- master Jesse A. Meeder and Pilot Mar tin Strickland, who were with him in the pilot house. Realizing the se- riousness of the situation, the men took the necessary steps to put back, and few minutes later the freighter was tied at her wharf at East New London. After receiving medical at tention on board the boat, Captain Phelps was removed to the Memorial hospital.
 Captain Phelps was in the pilot house as the boat left the wharf. In- tent on their duties and preparing to face severe gale when the freighter should strike out into the rough wa terS of the Sound, which was being dashed by @ furious northwest gale which made the water tumble so that navigation was a hazardous and dan gerous task, the two men paid no par tCuar attention to Captain Phelps. Having uttered no complaint of any description, both the quartermaster and pilot were unaware that the mas ter of the boat was in anything but his normal condition. Chancing to ad- dress remark to him, which passed answered, the men saw that some thing was amiss. Instantly they gave what attention they could under the circumstances without jeopardizing the safety of the boat and to their con- sternation found that the master vas faif ~fyl1r frfk q, shock.
 A taxicab was in the meantime de- spatched to the home of Captain Phelps in Uncasville to notify Mrs. Phelps. She was rushed to New Lon- don and to the Memorial hospital tain Phelps. Although overcome by the news, she bore up bravely and watched by the cot of her stricken husband for a long time.
 The New London arrived at New London shortly after schedule time on Tuesday morning and Captain Durkee was directed to take the New York to her destination. The New York left New London about 430 o'clock and ar rived in New York safely about noon The news that Captain Phelps had been stricken and of his critical con dition was received with sorrow among seafaring men, as well as by his many friends in this city. Captain Phelps has always been known for his kind disposition and pleasant manners and was universally liked by all with whom he came in contact For about 35 years he was in the employ of the New England Navigation company ,anG was bet .er known as the master ol the steamer Block Island, plying be- tween Norwich, New London and Blocl Island
 Jan. of this year he was appointed master of the freighter New York succeeding Captain Samuel L. Crock er resigned. Although in the employ of the Central Vermont railway but 2 month, he was held in high esteem bN the officials of the road, and regret was expressed at his death.
 The steamer New London left New London last night in charge of Cap 1 tain Samuel Crocker, who will contin I ue to run her until other ara ngements l are made.
 On Monday afternoon Captain Phclp: was in this city and attended Poli': theater. leaving here with Mrs. Phelps l late in the afternoon. He had no complained of feeling bad.
 Capt Phelps had a wide acquaint- l ance here. He was highly esteemed 1 being a man of quiet manner but { man of integrity and uprightness 1T all dealings. He was most capable l captain and his services were mucf sought. He was F4 years of age ant 1 is survived by his wife He was { member of St. James lodge of this city