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William H. Killigrew New Bedford, MA

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1/6/1950

Early in the morning of January 6, 1950, Olaf Martenson was found slumped over on the deck of the William H. Killigrew while she was engaged in scallop dragging. 

On return to port, medical exminer Dr. William Rosen said that the fisherman had suffered a heart attack while at sea.

Name Age
Olaf Martenson 48
  • Trade Indicator: Fishery scalloper
  • Hull Material:
  • Year Built: 1928
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  • Owner: US Navy, acquired 11 June 1942. Placed in service as YP-434 in 1942. Placed out of service in 1943. Returned to owner, 09 August 1944
  • Previous Owners: John Williams, New Bedford, MA
  • Service: Commercial fishing
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  • Call Sign: NGRB
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  • Length (ft): 80 feet 4 inches
  • Hull Depth (ft): 10 feet 8 inches
  • Hull Breadth (ft): 21 feet 6 inches
  • Gross Tonnage: 74
  • Net Tonnage: 50

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