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Liberty New Bedford, MA

Vessel Details

4/5/1996

Michael W. Jarvis suffered a heart attack on board the Liberty on April 5, 1996. The ship was 10 miles south of Block Island, en route to New Bedford. David Cabana, the ship's mate, administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation but could not revive him.

Name Age
Michael Jarvis 29
  • Trade Indicator: Fishery scalloper
  • Hull Material: Steel
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Ship Builder: Main Iron Works, Inc.
  • Owner: E. & S. Fisheries, Inc Capt. Daniel Eilertsen
  • Previous Owners:
  • Service: Commercial fishing
  • Doc. Issuance Date:
  • Doc. Expiration Date:
  • USCG Doc. No.: 912143
  • IMO Number: 8855231
  • Call Sign: WDC6137
  • Hull Number:
  • Length (ft): 97.2 ft.
  • Hull Depth (ft): 13.6 ft.
  • Hull Breadth (ft): 28 ft.
  • Gross Tonnage: 166
  • Net Tonnage: 113

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