Helen E. Murley New Bedford, MA

Vessel Details

8/26/1924

The swordfishing schooner Helen E. Murley foundered in the hurricane of August 26, 1924. She was last seen anchored near Nantucket Lightship. A yellow dory belonging to the boat was found in early September.

The Helen E. Murley was known for rescuing four survivors from the fleet of fishing schooners sunk by a German submarine on Georges Bank during World War I.

Name Age
Francis Maney 40
Andrew Kinney 55
Wilson Bushing 45
Arthur Reutenhizer 38
William Welch 46
Patrick Baker 28
  • Trade Indicator: Fishery swordfish
  • Hull Material: Wood
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Ship Builder: Friendship, ME
  • Owner: Capt. John G. Murley
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  • Service: Commercial fishing
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  • USCG Doc. No.: 212270
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  • Length (ft): 40.8 ft.
  • Hull Depth (ft): 6.4 ft.
  • Hull Breadth (ft): 14.3 ft.
  • Gross Tonnage: 19
  • Net Tonnage: 5

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