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Domestic News
April 3, 1913
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
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Tugboat Thomas F. O'Brien sank in New York's East River while towing scows, drowning five crew members; captain and two others rescued by passing tug.
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FIVE OF CREW ARE DROWNED
Tugboat Sinks in the East River at New York.
New York, April 3.—Five men were drowned when the tugboat Thomas F. O'Brien, towing three scows, loaded with bricks and driving against the wind, became entangled with the scows and sank in East river.
The crew of a passing tug heard the cries of the drowning sailors and rushed to their aid, but was able to rescue only the captain and two of the crew of the O'Brien.
The tug sank so quickly that by the time the rescuing tug arrived nothing of her could be seen but the top of her mast.
Tugboat Sinks in the East River at New York.
New York, April 3.—Five men were drowned when the tugboat Thomas F. O'Brien, towing three scows, loaded with bricks and driving against the wind, became entangled with the scows and sank in East river.
The crew of a passing tug heard the cries of the drowning sailors and rushed to their aid, but was able to rescue only the captain and two of the crew of the O'Brien.
The tug sank so quickly that by the time the rescuing tug arrived nothing of her could be seen but the top of her mast.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Shipping
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Tugboat Sinking
East River
New York
Drownings
Crew Rescue
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas F. O'brien
Where did it happen?
East River, New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
East River, New York
Event Date
April 3
Key Persons
Thomas F. O'brien
Outcome
five men drowned; captain and two crew members rescued
Event Details
The tugboat Thomas F. O'Brien, towing three scows loaded with bricks and driving against the wind, became entangled with the scows and sank in East River. The crew of a passing tug rescued the captain and two crew members after hearing cries for help, but the tug sank quickly with only the top of her mast visible.