Hatch, Freeman b. August 23, 1820 d. March 13, 1889 Clipper Captain. Born Freeman Doane Hatch in Eastham, Massachusetts, the son of Freeman and Abigail Mayo Hatch. A mariner from an early age, he served as captain of the Clipper, Northern Light. In February of 1853 Northern Light, and two other Clippers; Contest and Trade Wind, both of which were New York built ships, were outfitting to sail from San Francisco to New England at the same time. A bet was made and a head-to-head clipper ship race from San Francisco to to Boston was agreed upon...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) Evergreen Cemetery, Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
