January 29, 1925
Elk Arrives With
Flag Half-Mast
Minus two of her crew, sch. Elk,
Capt. Leo Doucette, arrived at the Fish Pier, Boston, yesterday, bringing
the details of how Enslem Hubbard, 67, Tusket Wedge, N. S., and Reuben
Melanson, 22, of Spruce Point, N. S., lost their lives on January 20, while
fishing on Brown's Bank.
The Elk caught in a
sudden blinding snow storm, picked up her men just before the weight of the storm was upon
them, but the dory of Hubbard and Melanson could not be
spotted in the heavy seas being kicked up by the fury of an easterly wind. The craft
cruised around form many hours, sailing up and down the course where the men had their
fishing gear strung out, but not a sign of them was visible, and reluctantly, Captain Doucette
was headed for Shelburne, where the loss of the men was telegraphed home. |
