Loss of the USRC Perry.

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Loss of the USRC Perry.

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Read all about it.
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https://catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/med ... 0_0221.JPG

USRC Perry ran aground on rocks off Tonki Pt. 27 July 1910. USRC Manning helped rescue crew.

Perry was left as a wreck.
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Re: Loss of the USRC Perry.

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Saturday 30th July 1910
'Owing to the majority of the crew of Perry coming on board without bedding or clothes...' :shock: :)
It must have been a fascinating sight for the locals to see ;)
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Re: Loss of the USRC Perry.

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