Capt. Andrew J. Kinney
of Newfoundland, CanadaBorn in Newfoundland, Canada
Position: Captain
Age: 55
Biography
Captain Kinney was well known along the New Bedford waterfront, having sailed from there for 35 years. He was survived by his wife.
Incident Details
8/26/1924
The swordfishing schooner Helen E. Murley foundered in the hurricane of August 26, 1924. She was last seen anchored near Nantucket Lightship. A yellow dory belonging to the boat was found in early September.
The Helen E. Murley was known for rescuing four survivors from the fleet of fishing schooners sunk by a German submarine on Georges Bank during World War I.
The Vessel
Same Incident
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Patrick Baker | 28 |
| Wilson Bushing | 45 |
| Andrew Kinney | 55 |
| Francis Maney | 40 |
| Arthur Reutenhizer | 38 |
| William Welch | 46 |