Record #:

7584

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The German ship Brewster was one of the largest ships to go aground on Diamond Shoals. When the ship, carrying a crew of thirty-three, grounded on November 29, 1909, three lifesaving crews responded. It was impossible for the rescuers to board, because seas were breaking over the ship, yet they managed to rescue the entire crew. Eleven medals of honor were awarded to the rescuers in the incident.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 4 Issue 2, Winter 1977, p45

Subject(s):

Shipwrecks--Diamond Shoals; BREWSTER (Ship); Lifeguards--Outer Banks