As October 1918 was drawing to a close, news from the Western Front held the nation’s attention, causing many to overlook one of the greatest demonstrations of bravery that ever took place in the surf off Barnegat Light. A few days after the event, the New Jersey Courier tried to sort through and explain the conflicting stories.
“The Spanish steamer Chaparra, sugar laden, from Cuba for New York, sank off Barnegat during the heavy fog on Sunday night.
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