The yacht Shirin had a collision with a barge at the municipal dock while departing on the day of the tragedy. (16 Aug 1922)
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The Clyde Line wants to put on line bigger ships that draw 18 to 21 feet of water. The Miami channel would need to be deepened. (15 Aug 1922)
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Since the Shirin was under British registry she received no vessel inspections. (14 Aug 1922)
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The Shirin was on her maiden voyage as a passenger ship on the Miami – Nassau route. (12 Aug 1922)
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The Miami – Barbados cable will be used for emergency transmissions by the Government. (12 Aug 1922)
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The 125-foot converted yacht Shirin explodes, burns and sinks 3 miles off Miami Beach. This is the third ship lost by Captain Pappas. The others: Albert Soper sank en route to Jacksonville and the Thetis which went on the rocks between Miami and Nassau. (12 Aug 1922)
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The Berry Islands is towed to port this morning. (11 Aug 1922)
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The steamer Georgeanna Weems arrives with 450 tons of freight from Baltimore. (11 Aug 1922)
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Five people die when the 100-foot yacht Shirin burns and sinks 3 miles off Government Cut. (11 Aug 1922)
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The Chinese smuggled on the schooner Ella Worden are deported to Cuba. (8 Aug 1922)
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Miami Maritime 