Mr. Wildenhain retired in 1987, and made claims to the 'Journal' reporter, in 1993, that he never encountered another Mackinac passenger. He did however, keep track of events, and stories about that fatal accident....including the fact that approximately 75 ended up injured, hospitalized, and finally okay..
He would learn that the captain and chief engineer, were indicted for manslaughter. The manager of Blackstone Valley Transportation was also charged...........But all three were later acquitted at a trial.
He learned, there were about 75 claimants for damages, from that day...........and that the settlement was a small amount...and that claimants received a pittance....
The Mackinac was repaired, and later converted to a freight shipping vessel for many years of service to follow.
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wow.....makes you think....
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