EASTERN U.S. HIT
Ships In Trouble (WJB. Press Assn.—Copyright) NEW YORK, March 8. Shipping today felt the backlash of one of the worst winter storms to hit the eastern United States, causing at least 30 deaths and millions of dollars of property dam* age. The storm, which began as a blizzard on Monday, left great stretches of coastal areas battered and communities isolated before the 70 miles an hour winds swept out to sea last night. Early today the 981-ton United States tanker A. H Dumont, radioed that she was sinking. However, she later reported she was in no immediate danger, although heavy deck cargo had gone over the side.
Two Coast Guard ships bed originally steamed toward the Dumont, but the Coast Guard said one had been diverted and was proceeding to the aid of another stricken ship, a Chinese vessel, the Chun Lee. in the same area. The nature of the Chun Lee’s difficulty was not immediately determined, but five of her crew were reported to be injured
In the same area about 200 miles east of Norfolk, the Chesapeake lightship, which normally carries a crew of 16, had earlier sent out an SOS saying the crew were preparing to abandon ship
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29767, 9 March 1962, Page 13
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