The Vandalia a 71-foot 2-masted (29 May 1906)

The Vandalia, a 71-foot 2-masted schooner, left Key West for Appalachicola on 8 May and has not been heard from since. She left a day before the blow, heavily rigged and carrying little ballast. It’s feared she capsized in the Gulf. (29 May 1906)

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The steamer A F Lucas (28 May 1906)

The steamer A. F. Lucas is damaged by a storm off Jupiter. Miami residents report a steamer passing south off Norris Cut blowing her whistle in distress. (28 May 1906)

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The R C Rickmers a (19 May 1906)

The R. C. Rickmers, a 450-foot 5-masted auxiliary bark docked in New York, is the largest vessel afloat. (19 May 1906)

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