The Grounding & Rescue of USCG Cutter Jarvis in Alaska

(Previously Aired on 10/27/2020): Captain Steven J. Craig (ret.) tells the story of the grounding and rescue of the USCG Cutter Jarvis on its maiden voyage to Alaska in 1972. He tells the story of its namesake, Lt. David Jarvis, and his 1897 rescue of icebound whalers in Alaska. A Japanese fishing trawler came to the rescue in the best tradition of the sea. The Captain discusses the Coast Guard and his 38 years in the service with host Jim Fausone. "All Present and Accounted For" is a Military Writers Society of America award-winning book, go pick it up today.