BFQ-01-04 Boat Forces History Flashcards
1
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Who was Joshua James?
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- In 1988, he and his crew saved 13 people from the schooners Gertrude Abbott and H.C. Higginson. Awarded the Gold life saving medals.
- Saved more than 600 lives.
2
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Who was Sumner I. Kimball?
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- First Superintendant of the Life Saving Service.
- Established a school for training young officers
- Convinced Congress to fund fulltime workers who were overseen by keepers.
3
Q
Who was CDR Evans?
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- Worked alongside Douglas Munroe as a signalman
- Helped saved Marines during WWII and received numerous awards.
- Was asked to join the officer ranks despite having only a high school degree.
- Passed away in 2013.
4
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Who was Fireman First Class Paul Clark?
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- WWII hero who took control of his boat after the crewmen were injured
- Despite heavy fire, he returned to the Beach head to finish the boat’s mission.
5
Q
Who is Lieutenant Mclellan?
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- Designed a 26’ sailing/pulling surfboat.
6
Q
What was the Massachusetts Humane Society?
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- Founded in 1786
- Model for the United States Life-Saving Service
- Funded in 1848 by Congress
- Operated by USCG since 1915
7
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What is the LIfe Saving Service?
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- Developed out of the many stations set up out of the Northeast.
- Merged with the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915 to form the modern-day Coast Guard
8
Q
What was the Pea Island Life-Saving Station?
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- First to have and all colored crew
- Commanded by Richard Etheridge
- Burned down by terrorist 5 months after taking command.
- Succeeded in a harrowing rescure, however, received no reward.
9
Q
What is a Lyle Gun?
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- Small Cannon used to help vessels close to the shore without endangering the crew.
10
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What is a breeches buoy?
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- Rope-based rescue device used to extract people from wrecked vesel, or to transfer people from one location to another in situations of danger.
11
Q
What is the Joshua James Ancient Keeper?
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- ## Recognizes the person with the most experiences in boat forces
12
Q
What is the CDR Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy award?
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- Recognizes outstanding Coast Guard Small Boat Operators.
13
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What is the Fireman First Class Paul Clark Boat Forces Engineer Award?
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- Recognize exemplary Boat Forces engineers.
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