Rescue of Oakey L. Alexander crew, Cape Elizabeth, 1947
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Captain Raymond W. Lewis of the ship Oakey L. Alexander purposely ran the ship aground off the coast of Cape Elizabeth in order to save his crew.
The U.S. Coast Guard mounted this rescue using a breeches buoy on March 3, 1947. All the crew members were saved.
Other Information
- Title: Rescue of Oakey L. Alexander crew, Cape Elizabeth, 1947
- Creation Date: 1947-03-03
- Subject Date: 1947-03-03
- Town: Cape Elizabeth
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph, jpg
- Dimensions (cm): 13 x 18
- Local Code: Photos--Vessels--Shipwrecks
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Oakey L. Alexander (Ship)--Photographs
Rescues--Maine--Cape Elizabeth--Photographs
Marine accidents--Maine--Cape Elizabeth
United States. Coast Guard--Rescues--Photographs
Shipwrecks--Maine--Photographs
Storms--Maine--Cape Elizabeth
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