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Willis B. Wormell

The 66-year-old retired captain who took command of the Carroll A. Deering at Lewes, Delaware after her original master fell ill, and vanished with his crew in January 1921.

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  • Carroll A. Deering Mutiny Theory

    Willis B. Wormell was a victim of Carroll A. Deering Mutiny Theory — The theory holds Wormell was the target of a conflict with first mate Charles McLellan; disputed and never confirmed.

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  • Carroll A. Deering

    Willis B. Wormell led Carroll A. Deering — Took command at Lewes, Delaware for the return leg from Rio de Janeiro after the original captain fell ill.

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