HOBOKEN, NJ: June 3, 1909 — A smoky fire was discovered in Hold 5 of the freighter Marina moored at the Phoenix Lines freight pier at Seventh Street. While crew members scrambled to get hoses in place, the fire spread to the two adjoining holds and the city fire department was called. Upon arrival, Chief Dunn was faced with an advanced fire situation involving stores of rags in bales, chicory, glue and willow basketware. Flames poured from the hold and threatened to spread to the pier itself.
