1955On June 8, 1955, a fire on a fishing dragger spread to the Slade-Gorton plant in East Gloucester.Events & Anniversaries, Economy and Industry, Maritime & Fishing Industry, Fires
Firefighters battled the blaze for over five hours and the estimated damage was between $75,000 and $90,000. Twenty-three people were evacuated and the plant was completely wrecked by the fire.
Gloucester Daily Times. "Residents Evacuated as Fire Menances Ward 1 Houses." June 8, 1955. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/