"The old pump failed and they gave me a new one," his father said.
Relief work continued to be carried out until 18 April, when the power went out and the pumps failed.
But the pumps failed and seawater poured into the hold.
The two contend that since the pump failed, the town is responsible.
The wells had to be shut in February after pumps failed.
They experienced some success until the pumps failed in 1903.
The test results showed that the pump had failed and was not running as well as the design called for.
After some time it was found that e pumps failed to gain on the leak.
Six other pumps also failed for lack of power.
Reportedly its pumps failed, causing it to take on water and sink.