The memorial sculpture was made by Warren artist Jay Sawyer, who had a career in the maritime industry before becoming an artist.
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Book review: Deep dive into sinking of El Faro
Rachel Slade’s ‘Into the Raging Sea’ will leave readers with a feeling of righteous rage.
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Mother of merchant mariner lost in El Faro sinking keeps his memory alive
Deb Roberts will compete for the title of Mrs. Maine International 2018, a pageant that promotes family.
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Mother of El Faro crewman organizing donation drive to benefit Puerto Rico
Deb Roberts of Wilton says her son, Michael Holland, grew to love the island during his doomed ship’s trips there, and she wants to help Puerto Ricans recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
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Safety board recommendations from El Faro probe: Better marine forecasts needed
The NTSB has not concluded its investigation into the sinking but decides to make 10 recommendations based on facts gathered so far.
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‘I’m a goner’: El Faro’s last hours as it sailed into hurricane
A recounting of events recreates the unfolding crisis that resulted in the sinking of the cargo ship caught in Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015.
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How the story on El Faro’s final hours was reported
A reporter reconstructed events based on public documents, testimony and interviews.
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Final El Faro investigative hearing focuses on ship safety
A former first mate testifies that he was not sure if life jackets were stored on the bridge as required.
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Interview of El Faro captain’s widow portrays cautious, dedicated mariner
Theresa Davidson told federal investigators that her husband did everything by the book and would not have taken a ship to sea if it needed repairs.
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Four Mainers who died aboard El Faro included captain and novice
A fifth crew member was a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, as were the Mainers.