1961 Press Photo Ship Benevolence rescuer John Napoli rewarded by Congress

John Napoli, rescue here in the sinking of the Navy hospital ship Benevolence 11 years ago, is shown in San Francisco last night, as he talked about the $25,000 rewarded him by Congress. Napoli, 57, former crab fisherman was injured and suffered financial losses as result of h is rescuing 70 persons. The Benevolence and the freighter Mary Luckenback collided in dense fog off the Golden Gate in 1950. Twenty-four persons were killed. The reward, voted by Congress repays him, in part, for the loss of his work as a top fisherman.

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.