The 36500 Surf Boat

[Ron J]

The 36500 is known for the heroic feat of saving the crew of the Pendleton, off Chatham Mass., during a furious storm. Coxswain Bernie Webber, and three other brave Coast Guardsman set out to try find one of two Freighters that had split in half in 1952. The crew of four, managed to find the Pendleton in a snow blinding Nor Easter, remove 39 Crew members off the bow section, and safely return to Chatham pier. The four, received the coveted Coast Guards Gold Medal for Heroism and Life Saving.
The vessel is owned and maintained by the Orleans Historical Society, and is used as a floating museum. Rick Ryder is the caretaker, and is very passionate about his responsibility. I was fortunate to not only get to cruise on board, but Rick, let me take the Helm for 20 minutes or so.
Rj

 

[Micheal_R]

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[Royal]

as always run very nice pictures. you really love the sea don't you ,good job

 

[George-CT]

I used to see these around on the Thames River as a kid. The Bark Eagle was just across from our boatyard there. One of our people kept one at our place for about 5 years. He kept it up nice and got a lot of enjoyment out of it. Somewhere I have a few pictures of it at the docks. See if I can find them and scan them in. Great pictures and beautiful craft.

George-CT