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November 8, 1949
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The fishing vessel Mary M from Cordova spots the long-lost Olga H grounded on Kayak Island beach, northeast of Cape St. Elias. The Olga H, owned by Seldovia Packing Company, was lost while towed by Sandra on May 10, 70 miles east of the cape. No signs of life aboard; refloating attempt planned.
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MARY M FINDS LONG LOST VESSEL OLGA H
The fishing vessel Mary M of Cordova reported today from Kayak Island that the vessel sighted on the beach there is the Olga H.
The grounded Olga H was sighted this weekend by a Navy aircraft about 10 miles northeast of Cape St. Elias.
Coast Guard records reveal that the Olga H, owned by the Seldovia Packing Company, was lost by the Sandra of Petersburg while being towed 70 miles east of Cape St. Elias on May 10.
No one was aboard when the vessel was lost.
The Mary M said there were no signs of life, clothing or cooking utensils aboard.
The Mary M was to attempt refloating the Olga H this morning.
The fishing vessel Mary M of Cordova reported today from Kayak Island that the vessel sighted on the beach there is the Olga H.
The grounded Olga H was sighted this weekend by a Navy aircraft about 10 miles northeast of Cape St. Elias.
Coast Guard records reveal that the Olga H, owned by the Seldovia Packing Company, was lost by the Sandra of Petersburg while being towed 70 miles east of Cape St. Elias on May 10.
No one was aboard when the vessel was lost.
The Mary M said there were no signs of life, clothing or cooking utensils aboard.
The Mary M was to attempt refloating the Olga H this morning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Lost Vessel
Grounded Ship
Maritime Discovery
Refloating Attempt
Where did it happen?
Kayak Island, Near Cape St. Elias
Story Details
Location
Kayak Island, Near Cape St. Elias
Event Date
May 10
Story Details
Fishing vessel Mary M sights and identifies the grounded Olga H on Kayak Island beach. Olga H lost during tow by Sandra on May 10, 70 miles east of Cape St. Elias. No one aboard; no signs of life. Mary M to attempt refloating.