July 12, 1958
Fisherman Dies At Sea
Arthur Kelsey Martin, 60,
well known Gloucester fisherman for over 40 years, died unexpectedly at sea last night
aboard the Boston beam trawler Comet on Georges Bank off Cape
Cod.
Word was radioed ashore by the Comet,
which is taking the body to the Boston Fish Pier, due Sunday morning. Martin
was born in Gloucester, the son of Mrs. Alice (Havner) Martin and the late
William Martin. He was a member of the Gloucester branch, Atlantic Fishermen's
Union. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lauretta (Westgate)
Martin, three sons, two daughters, and a sister. |
