The Loss [Wreck] of the John Harvey/The Brave Boys From Belleoram

Song about the wreck of the "John Harvey" at Garabu in January 1912. A Southeasterly wind "galed" at the ship, travelling from Gloucester to St. Pierre. John Fiorte tried to swim to land, but drowned, as did Keeping. The survivors struggled ashore and were rescued by people from...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goldstein, Kenneth S.
Other Authors: Coffey, Gladys (Mrs.), Bold, Valentina
Language:unknown
Published: 1989
Subjects:
Bonavista Bay
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/munfla_list/id/2857
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Summary:Song about the wreck of the "John Harvey" at Garabu in January 1912. A Southeasterly wind "galed" at the ship, travelling from Gloucester to St. Pierre. John Fiorte tried to swim to land, but drowned, as did Keeping. The survivors struggled ashore and were rescued by people from Gabaru.

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