A tragic voyage of the large full-rigged ship William Law, belonging to Yarmouth, N.S., resulted in the loss of lives, including a sailor from Limerick. The ship arrived after setting sail from San Francisco with a cargo of wheat and experienced two fatal accidents during its journey.

In one incident, Limerick-born seaman Daniel Flynn was working aloft when he missed his hold and fell to the deck, pulling down a fellow sailor in the process. Flynn passed away from his injuries within half an hour, while his shipmate miraculously survived with minor injuries, including a leg injury and a sprained ankle. This emphasizes the potential dangers faced by sailors, even those from Limerick, while working on ships during long voyages.

Shields Daily Gazette – Wednesday 19 February 1902