BOSTON — The Coast Guard Station Gloucester will hold a memorial ceremony honoring the crew of the pilot boat Can Do who lost their lives during the Blizzard of 1978. Their vessel sank during an attempt to assist the Coast Guard rescue the crew of the tanker vessel GLOBAL HOPE who had grounded on the shoals in Salem Sound
Who: U.S. Coast Gaurd Station Gloucester, Mass.
What: A memorial ceremony honoring the crew of the pilot boat Can Do who lost their lives during the Blizzard of 1978. Their vessel sank during an attempt to assist the Coast Guard rescue the crew of the tanker vessel GLOBAL HOPE who had grounded on the shoals in Salem Sound. The ceremony is open to the public and will have a small reception following.
When: February 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Where:
Coast Gaurd Station Gloucester
17 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA 01930
Questions can be directed to the Station Gloucester Officer of the Day at 978-283-0705.