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Word: ovidia (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1930
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Captain Spencer T. S. MacNeill of the Mauretania and Captain George Fried, famed rescuer, of the America went to rescue the sinking Swedish freighter Ovidia in mid-Atlantic. The Mauretania arrived, took off the crew; the America steamed up two hours afterward. Said Captain MacNeill: "She stood by, but I don't know why. The Manretania can do anything the America can." Commented Captain Fried: "I think it is much better to act promptly. . . . and hold discussions about it afterward...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Dec. 1, 1930 | 12/1/1930 | See Source »

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