2. Marine Casualty Report / vicinity of Chetco River / about 16 August 1972

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Marine Casualty Report / vicinity of Chetco River / about 16 August 1972

Marine Casulaty Report  loss of numerous vessels during heavy weather in the vicinity of Chetco River, Oregon on or about 16 August 1972; with loss of life

U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Board of Investigation Report and Commandant's Action

Action by National Transportation Safety Board, Report No. USCG/NTSB - Mar-74-7 Releasted 24OCT1974

Dixie Lee boat from Crescent City or Brookings. boat sank, one person was drowned. Karen I, the Mindy Lynn and Donna N used CB radio to transmit distress messages before vessels foundered

Location
979.521 N3
Source Reference
Library
Accession Number
LIB 2013.105.1