The USCGC Blackthorn
Jan 24, 2023 ·
37m 38s
For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. On the evening of January 28, 1980, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn was leaving Tampa Bay...
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On the evening of January 28, 1980, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn was leaving Tampa Bay on its way to its home base in Galveston, Texas. It was a cool, calm, and pleasant night as the Blackthorn headed out. At the same time, the SS Capricorn was inbound to the bay. Through a series of missteps and miscommunications, the Blackthorn and Capricorn collided, almost head-on, killing 23 Coast Guardsmen. Rich's wife Dawn joins the show again as a guest.
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Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried, and you can follow him on YouTube @SeanSecret or at https://sean.sigfried.se.
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On the evening of January 28, 1980, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn was leaving Tampa Bay on its way to its home base in Galveston, Texas. It was a cool, calm, and pleasant night as the Blackthorn headed out. At the same time, the SS Capricorn was inbound to the bay. Through a series of missteps and miscommunications, the Blackthorn and Capricorn collided, almost head-on, killing 23 Coast Guardsmen. Rich's wife Dawn joins the show again as a guest.
Transcript of this episode >>
For photos and sources related to this episode please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/01/24/the-uscgc-blackthorn/.
Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.
Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried, and you can follow him on YouTube @SeanSecret or at https://sean.sigfried.se.
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