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