Maryland Board of Public Works - State Fishery Force, Maryland
End of Watch Sunday, September 17, 1893
Add to My HeroesJoshua Bromwell
Captain Joshua Bromwell drowned after being thrown into the Little Choptank River while on patrol. His leg got caught in a sail and he was thrown overboard from the schooner Julia Hamilton in the rough waters.
His body was not recovered until the following day.
Captain Bromwell had served with the State Fishery Force for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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