THE LARCHMONT DISASTER OFF BLOCK ISLAND: Rhode Island's Titanic

On February 11, 1907, the steamship Larchmont collided with the schooner Harry Knowlton. Nearly 150 passengers were lost that night. Controversy swirled around the conduct of the captain and crew of the Larchmont as investigations began on who was responsible. This account chronicles one of the greatest disasters in New England waters. Illus.