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The tragedy of the Yankee Rose

The tragedy of the Yankee Rose has impacted us deeply at the Seamen’s Bethel. It reminds us that behind every vessel and every trip to sea, there are families and a community that care deeply. The New Bedford Port Society has always stood alongside the fishing...

U.S.A.T. Dorchester

Each year we remember the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains and all those lost aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, sunk by a German submarine in the early morning hours of February 3, 1943. Of the 902 people on board, 672 were lost, leaving only 230 survivors after the ship...

In Memory of Jason “Tex” Vasquez

The New Bedford maritime community mourns the passing of Jason Vasquez, known to many along the waterfront simply as “Tex.” Jason, 51, was a familiar and respected presence at the New Bedford Shipyard, where he worked closely with crews and vessels that form the...

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