20209. Webber, Bernard C., CHATHAM “The Lifeboatmen”. Orleans , Mass. 1985.
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20209. Webber, Bernard C., CHATHAM “The Lifeboatmen”. Orleans , Mass. 1985.
Read first-hand of the rescue in Coxswain Bernie Webber’s book, now available again:
20209. Webber, Bernard C., CHATHAM “The Lifeboatmen”. Orleans , Mass. 1985. 1st. 128p. Illustrated with numerous photographs. Late in February 1952, a northeaster swept New England with bitter cold, snow and gale force winds. East of Chatham 70-knot winds and 60-foot seas battered merchant vessels as the tankers SS Fort Mercer and SS Pendleton met the full force of the storm. They both broke in two on the morning of February 19th with 84 half-frozen men marooned on the battered hulks. The story of how these men were rescued is retold even today. In the days following the ordeal, twenty-one Coast Guardsmen would be decorated. The men who ventured into 60-foot seas in the little 36-foot CG36500 motor lifeboat to rescue the tanker crews showed what heroism really is. How this all came about, and the story of life at Cape Cod small boat stations in the 1950’s, is a tale well worth reading and a tribute to Coast Guardsmen everywhere. Wonderful reading. (M). $44.95.
Special numbered edition with actual wood piece from MLB CG-36500. $59.95.
20209i. Bernard C., CHATHAM “The Lifeboatmen”. Orleans, Mass. 1985. 1st. 128p. Autographed by the author. (M). $144.