He writes of wrecked schooners, and a body of a seaman washed ashore and receiving burial. One schooner the AS. McKeen was wrecked off Alberton Harbour in 1906 with loss of lives. I mention this vessel of 60 tons from a story sent to me in newspaper print, from Eric Murphy, who grew up in Alberton. His two uncles, Frank and Tom Sherry were part of a rescue group who was successful at the time in saving the lives of some of the crew. Captain Tom DesRoches who went down with the ship was reported brought to Tignish, and buried in the Roman Catholic cemetery.

The sinking of the Kitchener off Caspe, Quebec in 1931 claimed the life of Captain Master Marine, Dan S Miller. He was born in Seacow Pond in 1862 and sailed on Myrick’s vessels. Terrance and Bill Farrell

were also sea captains

from Seacow Pond who sailed on vessels owned by Myrick’s. Then there was the great sea storm of 1851 called the ”Yankee

Gale” with great loss of lives, mostly American schooner seamen fishing for mackerel. A memorial was erected at Christ Anglican Church, Kildare Capes in memory of the 160 fishermen who lost their lives. A memorial plaque was also placed in the graveyard where the remains of some fifteen or more fishermen were laid to rest.

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