Herbert L. Clay
of Mystic, ConnecticutBorn in Stonington, Connecticut
Position: Crew
Age: 58
Biography
Mr. Clay was a captain, mate, and engineer aboard fishing boats most of his life. He lived in New Bedford for 12 years before moving to Mystic, Connecticut, seven years before he died.
He was survived by his wife, Irene (Yost) Clay; a daughter, Virginia Palmer of Mystic; four brothers, Lawrence, Manuel, and William of Stonington and Elias of South Coventry, Connecticut; and two sisters, Mary Levy of Westerly and Lena Millington of Manchester, Connecticut.
He was the son of Manuel and Philomena (Sylvia) Clay.
Incident Details
Date unknown
Herbert L. Clay suffered a heart attack while the Dorothy and Mary was fishing off Georges Bank. Captain Carl Johnson called the Coast Guard cutter General Greene, which took Mr. Clay into Boston. He died on board the cutter.
