28th April 1924
Ship Losses:
Dios Irmaos (Brazil) The sailing ship suffered an onboard explosion of her cargo and capsized at Pernambuco.
Ethel (United Kingdom) The Thames barge foundered in the Thames Estuary off the Maplin Sands, Essex. Both crew were rescued by the yacht Vanity ( United Kingdom).
James W. Parker (United Kingdom) The schooner ran aground at North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was declared a total loss, but was refloated on 1 May.
Spreewald (Germany) The cargo liner ran aground at Emden, Germany. She was refloated on 29 April.
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