United States

Mercedes I

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197' Freighter On November 23, 1984 the Mercedes I broke from her mooring during a storm and grounded at high tide on the posh beach front of Palm Beach. The freighter was carried inshore by 15-foot swells, crashing into the seawall of Mollie Wilmot’s home, nearly going into her pool. The freighter’s 12‐man crew weathered the stranding and safely stepped from the ship to dry land. Following the crew’s lead, the vessel’s owner also abandoned the ship. On March 6, 1985 a salvage crew from Don J…

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