Sad news, especially since this didn't have to happen
The first mate of the schooner Appledore who sustained serious injuries January 17, when he fell approximately 50' onto the 86' ship's deck while working aloft has died, according to a family member.
According to Lt. Jeff Fry, senior investigating officer for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West, J.C. Smith, 25 was in a harness and working near the top of the schooner's mast when the accident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. last Tuesday. At the time, the Appledore was tied up at the wharf, with Smith and 2 other crew members onboard.
Appledore Crewman Dies After Fall from Mast | BoatingLocal.com
Appledore crewman injured in fall from 65-foot mast dies - Holly S. Edwards - Rockland - Camden - Knox - VillageSoup Gazette
The first mate of the schooner Appledore who sustained serious injuries January 17, when he fell approximately 50' onto the 86' ship's deck while working aloft has died, according to a family member.
According to Lt. Jeff Fry, senior investigating officer for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West, J.C. Smith, 25 was in a harness and working near the top of the schooner's mast when the accident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. last Tuesday. At the time, the Appledore was tied up at the wharf, with Smith and 2 other crew members onboard.
Appledore Crewman Dies After Fall from Mast | BoatingLocal.com
Appledore crewman injured in fall from 65-foot mast dies - Holly S. Edwards - Rockland - Camden - Knox - VillageSoup Gazette