1984 – U. S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program Established
1984 – U. S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program Established At approximately 0400 on Saturday, 12 February 1983 the M/V Marine Electric sent a distress call. The vessel was taking on water and sinking off the Virginia coast in 20– 40 foot seas with winds in excess of 60 knots. The Rescue Coordination Center Portsmouth […]