by Manager Port Society | Oct 8, 2025 | Cenotaphs
We focus on an individual who coincidentally shares a name with one of our Founding Fathers. Benjamin Franklin Pierce was one of the crew members aboard the Ship John Howland. Benjamin’s role was the second mate during the ship’s voyage. According to his...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 8, 2025 | Cenotaphs
We pay tribute to two brave individuals who not only passed away far too soon but also enlightened us on unique terminology of their time. John W. Samson, son of Captain John D. and Rachel H. Samson boarded the Magnolia at the young age of fifteen. Interestingly...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 8, 2025 | Cenotaphs
We remember Quincy A. Harlow from Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Quincy was deemed as a green hand- an individual typically on their first voyage with minimal experience. While venturing on the Braganza in the Atlantic Ocean, Quincy unfortunately fell overboard and the...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 8, 2025 | Cenotaphs
David Roberts was a mariner who resided in New Bedford, Massachusetts on 150 Middle Street in modern day downtown. David was married to Sally Crapo on July 16th, 1836 and was later listed in the New Bedford City Directories as a resident in 1838 and 1839. Between...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 8, 2025 | Cenotaphs
We focus on another unique and mysterious tale pertaining to one of the Hibernia’s crewmates. On August 11th, 1835, crewmen reported an individual had fallen overboard near Tristan da Cunha- a group of volcanic islands residing in the South Atlantic Ocean....
