Tag: May 1937

The last of the FEC extension property holdings, Trumbo Island, is sold to Sam Anderson of Coral Gables. (25 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 9, Section: A

A blue marlin is weighed in at 375 pounds on Pier 5. Caught just off the whistle buoy at the entrance to Miami Harbor, it establishes a U.S. coastal record for that species. (22 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 11, Section: B

Miami pioneers from 1896 to 1900 attend the first annual banquet which honored the Society of Miami Pioneers and the late Roddey Burdine. (21 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

The freighter Wiegand is pulled off Elbow Reef and docks in Miami. (19 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 9, Section: A

Tug Warbler assists in lightering the Wiegand. (17 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 3, Section: A

The President’s yacht, Potomac, will assist the grounded freighter Wiegand. (16 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: D

An Overseas highway construction update. [Many photos.] (16 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 11, Section: A

The 325-foot Wiegand remains aground on Elbow Reef. She will be lightened by removing cargo to barges. (15 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 3, Section: A

The master of the Wiegand commits suicide after vain attempts to refloat the ship. (14 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: A

The German tanker Wiegand is aground on Elbow Reef. The USCG cutter Pandora is assisting. (13 May 1937)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 8, Section: B