Monday, May 12, 2008
Naval Academy's MAMELUKE crew rescued by Coasties
Posted by Peter A. Stinson
This will be a story not be lived down by these young navy midshipmen. Local media outlets broadcast today:
The Coast Guard rescued 14 people, including some Naval Academy midshipmen and coaches from the academy, after their ship suffered a broken mast.The "ship" in question is a 49-foot sloop used for open ocean sailing, the MAMELUKE.
I can only imagine the taunts and calls which will be granted to these young souls in the days and years ahead. Forever to be known as one of the guys who had to get rescued by the Coast Guard.
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008
9 comments:
- At Monday, May 12, 2008 10:34:00 PM EDT John Willis said...
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How in the world did Public Affairs miss the opportunity to publicize this to world?
- At Monday, May 12, 2008 10:42:00 PM EDT Peter A. Stinson said...
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Most likely, a desire to not stir up interservice rivalries.
- At Monday, May 12, 2008 11:08:00 PM EDT Ken Talton said...
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I agree that Public Affairs touting this would be tacky.
However, that said, this is one of the most awesomest news stories I have ever seen. :) - At Monday, May 12, 2008 11:30:00 PM EDT Joe Coastie said...
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You gotta' think someone in one of our many PA offices was contemplating releasing this one... but I agree it may be considered a little tacky to tout us as the better ones, even if it is true. :)
- At Monday, May 12, 2008 11:32:00 PM EDT Peter A. Stinson said...
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The Coast Guard is that small core around which the Navy forms in time of war....
- At Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:47:00 AM EDT Retired Naval Officer said...
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I have sailed and raced 44s at USNA and still sail to this day. A broken mast can result from many different failures. That fact that the Mids had a mast fail, and were "rescued" by the Coast Guard is an indicator that the Coast Guard was carrying out one of its missions. Navy Sailors don't sit around the mess decks talking about how they had to give a cutter fuel. I can tell you my crew enjoyed the escort in our of Norfolk provided by Coast Guard and that we faught like hell to get it sometimes because we value that service and protection.
- At Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3:25:00 PM EDT John Willis said...
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You know, they could have issued a release and left out the part about the Navy. Rescuing 14 people from a sailboat should be news. I thought the whole idea of press releases was to normally get good publicity for the work the Coast Guard is doing.
- At Friday, May 16, 2008 9:05:00 PM EDT Anonymous said...
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I would agree, it was a hell of a case. It would have been nice to have it publicized. I understand completetly why it could not be. Mishaps like this happen to experienced sailors all the time, to finger out the for fun would be wrong and counterproductive. The next time they do need help they would remember the bad press and not call, then things get worse. I'll take the recognition quietly and be happy about it. It was a good case, and everyone came home safely. Enough said.
- At Friday, May 16, 2008 9:06:00 PM EDT Anonymous said...
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*to finger out the Navy, sorry typo
