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Domestic News
September 4, 1928
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
A seaplane carrying mail from the French liner Isle de France was catapulted from the ship 500 miles off Halifax, arriving at Boston's Quarantine Station at 3 p.m. on Sept. 4, saving over 24 hours despite fog and rain.
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Airplane Saves 24 Hours In Arrival Of European Mail
BOSTON. Sept. 4, (AP)—A seaplane with mail from the French liner Isle de France arrived at Quarantine Station at 3 p.m. It was catapulted from the steamer at 5:45 a.m. while the ship was 500 miles off Halifax and 900 miles from New York where the steamer was destined to arrive.
More than 24 hours is estimated to have been saved in transportation of the mail. Although handicapped most of the way by fog and a heavy rain the seaplane arrived without a mishap.
BOSTON. Sept. 4, (AP)—A seaplane with mail from the French liner Isle de France arrived at Quarantine Station at 3 p.m. It was catapulted from the steamer at 5:45 a.m. while the ship was 500 miles off Halifax and 900 miles from New York where the steamer was destined to arrive.
More than 24 hours is estimated to have been saved in transportation of the mail. Although handicapped most of the way by fog and a heavy rain the seaplane arrived without a mishap.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Arrival Departure
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Seaplane Mail
European Mail
Isle De France
Halifax
Boston Quarantine
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Sept. 4
Outcome
more than 24 hours saved in mail transportation; arrived without mishap despite fog and heavy rain.
Event Details
A seaplane with mail from the French liner Isle de France was catapulted from the steamer at 5:45 a.m. while 500 miles off Halifax and 900 miles from New York, arriving at Quarantine Station at 3 p.m.