The Pelican
Date Range
September 1, 1951 – September 1, 1951
Title
The Pelican
What occurred
The Pelican, a boat carrying 64 passengers, sunk on September 1st, 1951. Of the 64 passengers, 44 people and Captain Carroll died, prompting President Dwight Eisenhower to urge Congress to revisit fishing boat laws in America and limit amount of passengers, safety guidelines, and even fishing restrictions, so the fish can be preserved through the centuries.
Location
Montauk Point, Montauk, Long Island, NY
Image Citation
https://www.danspapers.com/2011/09/the-pelican-the-single-worst-fishing-disaster-in-the-history-of-montauk/
Student name(s)
Jorge Tanur