13431-6. (photo) Crewmen of the Tanker S.S Fort Mercer Rescued by Men of CGC Acushnet. February 19-20, 1952.
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13431-6. (photo) Crewmen of the Tanker S.S Fort Mercer Rescued by Men of CGC Acushnet. February 19-20, 1952.
13431-6. (photo) Crewmen of the Tanker S.S Fort Mercer Rescued by Men of CGC Acushnet. February 19-20, 1952. Clear, close, original 7” x 9” press photo shows excellent detail as crewmen Thomas J. Gill, survivor of the stricken tanker Fort Mercer, takes leave of Lt.-Comdr. John M. Joseph, USCG, skipper of the CGC Acushnet which took the men from the fast-sinking stern section in daring maneuvers by means of rubber liferafts attached to life lines. 18 crewmen were rescued from the broken tanker Fort Mercer off Chatham in this fierce northeast storm. Photo is b/w and includes date and description. Clear, close view, great detail. (VG+). $42.