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.

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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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  • Length (ft): 90 ft.
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