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April 21, 1934
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An unidentified sea captain's innovative use of a searchlight in dense fog near Cape Lookout warned other ships of his position, dispelling perils and earning commendation from the United States Hydrographic Bureau in Norfolk, Va.
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An unusual act by an unidentified sea captain dispelled the perils of ocean fog recently and won the praise of the United States Hydrographic Bureau according to an announcement made from Norfolk, Va.
Southbound steamers passing dangerous Cape Lookout observed a bright beam pointing high above the dense fog hugging the water. Obviously it came from the searchlight on the deck of a northbound vessel.
And the vessels going in the opposite direction saw the light afar and gave it a wide berth.
The Hydrographic Bureau issued a special bulletin, commending the stranger for finding a way to warn others of his position while fog reduced visibility to a stone's throw and a raging gale made whistles inaudible.
Southbound steamers passing dangerous Cape Lookout observed a bright beam pointing high above the dense fog hugging the water. Obviously it came from the searchlight on the deck of a northbound vessel.
And the vessels going in the opposite direction saw the light afar and gave it a wide berth.
The Hydrographic Bureau issued a special bulletin, commending the stranger for finding a way to warn others of his position while fog reduced visibility to a stone's throw and a raging gale made whistles inaudible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Sea Captain
Fog Warning
Searchlight
Cape Lookout
Hydrographic Bureau
What entities or persons were involved?
Unidentified Sea Captain
United States Hydrographic Bureau
Where did it happen?
Near Cape Lookout
Story Details
Key Persons
Unidentified Sea Captain
United States Hydrographic Bureau
Location
Near Cape Lookout
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
An unidentified sea captain used a searchlight to signal his position in dense fog and gale, warning southbound vessels and earning praise from the United States Hydrographic Bureau.