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The narrative centers on the Herbert Fuller tragedy of 1896, where a maritime disaster claimed three lives among twelve passengers. As survivors become suspects upon reaching port, the focus shifts to Thomas Bram, the first mate, whose murder trials captivated public attention yet faded from memory. This account delves into the gripping events surrounding the tragedy and the ensuing legal battles, shedding light on a significant but overlooked historical incident.

An account of the Herbert Fuller tragedy of 1896, in which three of the twelve souls on board were killed. Upon reaching port, all the survivors are suspects. But at the center of this gripping and gruesome story is the first mate, Thomas Bram, whose subsequent murder trials were widely followed but almost lost to the collective memory--until now.