Sunday, February 12, 2012

Schooner Momie T. ~ 27 January 1920

The 475 ton American 4-masted schooner, Momie T., was built as the George F. Scannell in Mystic, Conn. While en route from West Indies to Philadelphia, she was lost after running aground at Caffey's Inlet, Currituck.

Annual Report of the Operations of the United States Life-Saving Service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920:

Stranded in thick weather; took off crew with breeches buoy; gave mate's wife, who was injured and unconscious, restorative treatment and called doctor to attend her. Succor and clothing furnished by station No. 170; vessel a total loss.

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