Lydonia New Bedford, MA

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2/20/1987

Jerzy Bielski fell off the Lydonia shortly after midnight on February 20, 1987, in 16-foot seas. Crew members tossed a life raft and life ring into the water, but there was no sign of Mr. Bielski. Two nearby fishing boats and a Coast Guard falcon jet and helicopter joined the search, east of Cape Cod at the northern edge of Georges Bank. Mr. Bielski's body was not found.

Name Age
Jerzy Bielski 38

  • Trade Indicator: Fishery scalloper
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  • Owner: Lydonia Corp. Hyannis, MA
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  • Service: Commercial fishing
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