YES, It Was 1904.......THE, .....Then, ..Deckhand, George W.McVey.......Nearly went down with the BURNING..'Tremont'.........he was just sailor, George McVey, at that time..
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.....did this prepare him for two more Disasters at sea........that Followed him in his lifetime ??....
in court, and in the press.....
"MOTHER CHAMPIONS McVEY"; .. "Never Seemed to Fear -- Last to Leave the Burning Tremont."
Special to The New York Times.
February 17, 1907, Sunday
Page 4, 281 words
NEW HAVEN, Feb. 16. -- Mrs. Orrin McVey of Fair Haven Massachusetts, mother of Capt. George W. McVey, of the Joy liner "Larchmont", today, warmly defended him from the charge of cowardice. [ END OF FIRST PARAGRAPH ]
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great reading, I was surprised to hear of this local historical event
ReplyDeleteThis was great reading. I view the Narragansett Bay daily. The historical events which occured in area are part of our lives and shape how we live today. This was great reading. Thanks for writing the article
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