Richard Gray, 35, killed in accident on freighter on Lake Michigan near Gary, Indiana
Michigan man killed in 'tragic accident' on freighter along Gary shoreline in Indiana
Details of the accident weren't available, but the website boatnerd.com reported that Gray, 35, was the second mate of the American Steamship Co. freighter, which was anchored offshore Gary and getting ready to come in and unload at the time of Gray's "tragic accident."
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Gray was a graduate of Great Lakes Maritime Academy. He also served as 1st Vice President of the International Shipmasters’ Association Grand Traverse Lodge #23.
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