Jakob Hagbart Andersen
Started by janetsmith · 2011-06-20
janetsmith · 2011-06-20#1
Looking for Information about Jakob "Hagbart" Andersen. Born in September 12, 1888 in Tjome Norway. Began sailing after completing school. He died at sea while sailing to Newcastle, Australia. I do not know where the voyage originated from. I do know that it was a sailing ship not a steamer and that he died on March 13, 1909 after being sick for 10 days. They were sailing around Cape Horn, South America when he died. He was buried at sea. This information came from a letter to his brother(my Grandfather), sent by his father Hans Andersen from Tjome Norway on July 18, 1909. Hans would receive an envelop of unopened letters in early July of 1909 which alerted him that something was wrong and eight days later he received a letter from a crew member notifying him of the death of his son. They were notified by a letter from another crew members which arrived 8 days later.
Any information would be appreciated..
Thanks, Jan