el faro

Published
May 20, 2018

Book review: Deep dive into sinking of El Faro

Rachel Slade's 'Into the Raging Sea' will leave readers with a feeling of righteous rage.
Published
April 18, 2018

Mother of merchant mariner lost in El Faro sinking keeps his memory alive

Deb Roberts will compete for the title of Mrs. Maine International 2018, a pageant that promotes family.
Published
November 22, 2017

Mother of El Faro crewman organizing donation drive to benefit Puerto Rico

Deb Roberts of Wilton says her son, Michael Holland, grew to love the island during his doomed ship's trips there, and she wants to help Puerto Ricans recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
Published
June 30, 2017

Safety board recommendations from El Faro probe: Better marine forecasts needed

The NTSB has not concluded its investigation into the sinking but decides to make 10 recommendations based on facts gathered so far.
Published
April 12, 2017

‘I’m a goner’: El Faro’s last hours as it sailed into hurricane

A recounting of events recreates the unfolding crisis that resulted in the sinking of the cargo ship caught in Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015.
Published
April 12, 2017

How the story on El Faro’s final hours was reported

A reporter reconstructed events based on public documents, testimony and interviews.
Published
February 6, 2017

Final El Faro investigative hearing focuses on ship safety

A former first mate testifies that he was not sure if life jackets were stored on the bridge as required.
Published
December 13, 2016

Interview of El Faro captain’s widow portrays cautious, dedicated mariner

Theresa Davidson told federal investigators that her husband did everything by the book and would not have taken a ship to sea if it needed repairs.
Published
December 13, 2016

Four Mainers who died aboard El Faro included captain and novice

A fifth crew member was a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, as were the Mainers.
Published
December 13, 2016

As El Faro sank, captain told terrified crew member: ‘I’m not leavin’ you. Let’s go.’

The captain makes that plea in a vivid transcript of audio from the El Faro's final 26 hours.