This new movie looks pretty interesting to me.
Me too. Read the book a few months back; it’s a terrific story.
What is it about?
In 1952 two T2 World War 2 era tankers both broke in half in the same storm east of Cape Cod. One, the guys in the bow survived, the other the guys in the stern. I think the movie is about the attempt to rescue the crew of SS Pendelton.
I like this old WW 2 classic. A true tale.
San Demetrio London 1943 movie.
Hi, I believe that the Coast Guard named their new Fast Response Cutters in honor of one of the Coast Guardsman portrayed in this movie for his actions during the operation portrayed in the film.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Bernard_C._Webber_(WPC-1101)#Namesake
Thanks for posting that.
I think Chris Pine plays him in the movie.
Lots of further reading at the USCG website.
CG 36500 has been preserved by the Orleans Historical Society and is still afloat.
Dumas Products offers a 1:16th scale wood kit of the USCG 36’ Motor Lifeboat - it comes with markings for the 36500 and two other boats.
The Pendleton
The Fort Mercer and Eastwind
Sounds like a “must see”…movies made from true events or stories are my favorite kind.