9202b. Foss, William O., THE NORWEGIAN LADY AND THE WRECK OF THE DICTATOR. Norfolk, Va. 1977
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9202b. Foss, William O., THE NORWEGIAN LADY AND THE WRECK OF THE DICTATOR. Norfolk, Va. 1977
9202b. Foss, William O., THE NORWEGIAN LADY AND THE WRECK OF THE DICTATOR. Norfolk, Va. 1977. 102p. Soft wraps. In 1891 the Norwegian bark Dictator wrecked off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va. and for years since has captured the imagination of every person who has heard the tale. Never before has the entire story been told. In this interesting text, the author relates in detail the life-saving efforts by the crews of the Seatack and Cape Henry Life-Saving stations, of the aftermath and of the dedication of American and Norwegian citizens to the creation of a tribute to all seafaring people. Subsequent investigation of the events of that day, of the rescue effort and of the keeper’s failure to employ all available means by Lieutenant Thomas Walker of the U. S. Revenue Marine for the Life-Saving Service would prompt Superintendent Kimball to request the resignation keeper Drinkwater of the Seatack Station. A most interesting account. Illustrated with over 30 vintage photographs. (VG). $26.