Alice May New Bedford, MA

Vessel Details

5/24/1950

On May 24, 1950, the Alice May sank after colliding with the St. Anthony in the New Bedford harbor near Palmer's Island. Manuel Vieira was trapped in the forecastle and drowned. The crew of the St. Anthony  rescued the other crew members of the Alice May, Captain Joseph Lima and his son-in-law, Manuel Prenda.

Name Age
Manuel Vieira 65
  • Trade Indicator: Fishery dragger
  • Hull Material: wood
  • Year Built: 1939
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  • Owner: Joseph Lima 773 South 1st St. New Bedford, MA
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  • Service: Commercial fishing
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  • USCG Doc. No.: 239196
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  • Length (ft): 39.2 ft
  • Hull Depth (ft): 4.9 ft
  • Hull Breadth (ft): 15 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: 22
  • Net Tonnage: 9

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