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Cape Fear New Bedford

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1/8/1999

The Cape Fear was returning to New Bedford on January 8, 1999, with 130 cages of clams. She was operating in 6-10 foot seas, with winds at 25-30 knots, and rain and sleet.  Captain Steven Novak called a nearby vessel, the Misty Dawn, to say they were taking on water and asked them to call the Coast Guard. The Misty Dawn rescued Captain Novak, James Haley Jr., and Joseph Lemieux. Paul Martin and Steven Reeves did not survive. Mr. Martin's body was found off Goosebury Neck in Westport the next day. Mr. Reeves' body was not recovered.

Name Age
Paul Martin 35
Steven Reeves 28
  • Trade Indicator: Fishery quahogger
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  • Owner: Warren Alexander, Cape Fear, Inc.
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  • Service: Commercial fishing
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  • Length (ft): 112 ft
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