This Day in Coast Guard History – Dec. 4

Friday, December 4, 2009

1989: The cutter Mesquite ran aground near Keweenaw Point in Lake Superior. She was deemed damaged beyond repair and was sunk as an artificial reef. There was no loss of life.

(Source: USCG Historian’s Office)

Categories: Coast Guard History

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