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We were saddened to hear last night of the
passing of a 1/C cadet midshipman on the Training Ship EMPIRE STATE.
SUNY Maritime College announces the passing of
one of our students, William McCarthy, 21, a first class cadet from
New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Mr. McCarthy was on the training ship Empire
State as part of Maritime College’s Summer Sea Term when he fell ill
on Tuesday evening. Emergency measures were implemented by the
ship’s doctor and nurse. Mr. McCarthy passed away at approximately
4:35 am this morning.
Speaking for the College community, Vice
Admiral John Craine, president of Maritime College expresses his
deepest sympathy and condolences to Bill’s family and friends for
their tragic loss. “The thoughts and prayers of the College
community are with the McCarthy family.” Maritime College is
working with the family to make appropriate arrangements.
We aboard STATE OF MAINE extend our sincere
condolences to William McCarthy's family and to his EMPIRE STATE
shipmates.
For us, the sea is still lively this
morning and the ship is moving around a bit. Strong winds
still prevent much outside maintenance.
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