While awaiting the ships departure. passengers settled in holds on cots and blankets the American Red Cross had flown from Miami or read magazines from the outdoor library set up on the afterdeck -by the crew. Virtually every member of the crew. from *Capt. Edmond McIntyre to the engineroom gang. assisted with the passengers. They helped to bring aboard the aged. the very young. and the 10 stretcher cases. They continued to help the Red Cross doctor and nurses throughout the voyage. The refugees. youngest of whom is 10dayold Jauer Esetev. include 282 men. 304 women. and 160 childrenand 5 pet dogs. They were all below deck when the ship left Havana. The chief engineer.
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