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The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue
$25.00
This is the true story of how two ships split off the coast on New England in 1952 and how the U.S. Coast Guard made a daring and heroic sea rescue of most of the men aboard the four parts of the two ships that split in violent weather. The coast guard faced a wild dance of giant waves that rose to seventy feet before crashing down with brutal force. The story is told in an exciting manner.
It is unfortunately not unusual for ships to flounder off the coast of New England, nor is it unusual for the ships to split in half when they are blasted by high tides of a Nor'easter. The tankers carrying fuel were generally constructed of two partly prefabricated halves that were welded together by weak steel.
The rescue boats were 36 feet long, built for four rescuers to hold twelve recued persons, but were used in this case to rescue several dozen men at a single time.
Our authors introduce us to the lives of the heroes, those they rescued and the difficulties they faced. One of the parts of the split ships, for example, had no radio or telephone to call for help. The trapped sailors seemed to have no chance for help.
The authors tell of the fear felt by the men who were clinging to the four parts of the two demolished ships. They quote Larry Kersten: Unless a person is lost at sea and cannot see the shore, "you never know the terror of being forever lost at sea."
This is a tale of men who were tested to the limits of their endurance, who could look back on their behavior with pride. We, too, can read of their acts and be inspired.

3x5 United States Coast Guard Flag US American Flags
$14.99
The flag of the United States Coast Guard was officially adopted on January 28, 1964. It is white with a dark blue Great Seal of the United States. Inscribed in an arc above the eagle is "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD"; below the eagle is the Coast Guard motto, "SEMPER PARATUS" ("Always Ready") and beneath that the numerals 1790 the year in which the service's ancestor, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, was founded.

Coast Guard Logo Hat, Baseball Cap
$14.95
The lettering and logo is embroidered directly onto the brushed cotton black cap, not onto a patch which is then stuck to the hat. We think this makes for a smoother, neater appearance and is the sign of a high-quality hat. That quality is also seen in its padded sweatband, the pre-curved brim and the adjustable back.

US Coast Guard Girl Metal Sign
$9.99
This United States Coast Guard Metal Sign is a winning combination of patriotic nostalgia with a sexy twist. Add the art of Garry Palm to your decor, or surprise someone with a fun retro gift.