Earl Devore
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Earl Devore was an American
racecar driver. Devore and fellow driver Norman Batten
were aboard the SS Vestris
when it sank. He is credited with saving the lives of his wife, his son, and Batten's wife. Both Batten and Devore were lost at sea. Reports indicate that Devore was eaten by a shark in the icy waters, after his cries of help were ignored by seamen on another lifeboat. His son Billy Devore would later take up a career in racing.
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racecar driver. Devore and fellow driver Norman Batten
Norman Batten
Norman Batten was an American racecar driver active in the 1920s. He and fellow driver Earl Devore were lost at sea while sailing aboard the SS Vestris.-Indy 500 results:...
were aboard the SS Vestris
SS Vestris
The SS Vestris was a steamship, built in 1912. She was owned by Lamport & Holt and used in their New York to River Plate service. She is best known for her sinking, with a loss of over 100 lives....
when it sank. He is credited with saving the lives of his wife, his son, and Batten's wife. Both Batten and Devore were lost at sea. Reports indicate that Devore was eaten by a shark in the icy waters, after his cries of help were ignored by seamen on another lifeboat. His son Billy Devore would later take up a career in racing.
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