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October 3, 1930
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The U.S.S. Montcalm, en route from Guantanamo to Charleston, called for naval assistance due to heavy seas 500 miles southeast of Charleston on October 2, but canceled it on October 3 after overcoming the issues. Crew: 3 officers, 42 enlisted men.
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U. S. S. MONTCALM
CALLS FOR HELP
THEN CANCELS IT
WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 3.-
The U. S. S. Montcalm conquered
difficulties that led it to call the
Navy Department yesterday to rush
help to it while 500 miles southeast
of Charleston, South Carolina.
With two craft heading for the
Montcalm, she cancelled the re-
quest by radio to Washington this
morning.
The Montcalm is the
station ship at Guantanamo, Cuba.
The Montcalm left the station
September 30 for Charleston for
overhauling and encountered heavy
seas and the call for help was sent
out.
The light cruiser Concord and
also the Steamship Orita, mail ship
bound for Europe, were enroute to
the Montcalm.
The Montcalm carried three offi-
cers and 42 enlisted men.
CALLS FOR HELP
THEN CANCELS IT
WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 3.-
The U. S. S. Montcalm conquered
difficulties that led it to call the
Navy Department yesterday to rush
help to it while 500 miles southeast
of Charleston, South Carolina.
With two craft heading for the
Montcalm, she cancelled the re-
quest by radio to Washington this
morning.
The Montcalm is the
station ship at Guantanamo, Cuba.
The Montcalm left the station
September 30 for Charleston for
overhauling and encountered heavy
seas and the call for help was sent
out.
The light cruiser Concord and
also the Steamship Orita, mail ship
bound for Europe, were enroute to
the Montcalm.
The Montcalm carried three offi-
cers and 42 enlisted men.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Uss Montcalm
Naval Incident
Heavy Seas
Call For Help
Canceled Request
Where did it happen?
500 Miles Southeast Of Charleston, South Carolina
Story Details
Location
500 Miles Southeast Of Charleston, South Carolina
Event Date
September 30 To October 3
Story Details
The U.S.S. Montcalm, station ship at Guantanamo, Cuba, left for Charleston on September 30 for overhauling, encountered heavy seas, called for help from Navy Department, but canceled the request after conquering the difficulties, with the light cruiser Concord and Steamship Orita en route.