As First Lifeboat Left Dixie With life preservers strapped about them, passengers line the rail of the grounded Morgan liner Dixie Sept. 4 to watch the first lifeboat lowered and safely launched as the boat tossed on French reef off this coast. Their turn came next--all were saved. Meanwhile, the life belts gave a feeling of security.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

As First Lifeboat Left Dixie With life preservers strapped about them, passengers line the rail of the grounded Morgan liner Dixie Sept. 4 to watch the first lifeboat lowered and safely launched as the boat tossed on French reef off this coast. Their turn came next--all were saved. Meanwhile, the life belts gave a feeling of security.

Associated Press · [ca. September 1935]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Life Boats

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