Navy frigate rescues wooden sailboat

By Staff, City News Service

Sunday, July 19, 2009
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A 61-foot wooden sailboat that was taking on water about 180 miles southwest of San Diego was back underway today after repairs were made by a Navy crew, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

A man and two 13-year-old boys aboard the Nordic White called for help, reporting the vessel taking on water for an unknown reason about 7 p.m. Saturday, Nicola Lesourd of the Coast Guard said.

A helicopter was dispatched but was unable to lower a pump, because of the sailboat’s rigging. The nearby U.S. Navy frigate USS McClusky was sent to help, Lesourd said.

A Navy damage-control team pumped out the boat and plugged a leaking through-hull fitting, he said. The boat was making its way to San Diego on its own, Lesourd said.

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Comment by: HELEN BARTLETT Posted: July 19, 2009, 10:41 pm

GREAT JOB USS.McCLUSKY WHAT A FINE GROUP OF SAILORS YOU ARE. I HAVE A WONDERFUL SON ON THAT SHIP EN2FENTON,LORENCOY. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU SON. 1 PROUD NAVY MOM HELEN BARTLETT

Comment by: Russ Posted: July 19, 2009, 10:57 pm

My Nephew is on this ship way to go guys good job

Comment by: Melinda Park Posted: July 20, 2009, 8:14 am

Fantastic! Military competence at it’s best - great job, guys! My son is an ensign aboard the McClusky. It is a fine organization and I am so proud of them all. Another proud Navy Mom, Melinda Park.

Comment by: VIOLA KRAMARSKI Posted: July 20, 2009, 4:53 pm

My son is on that ship as well………Congrats son, your the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by: Britt Posted: July 21, 2009, 12:53 am

My fiance is aboard as well. :-) Congrats guys. :-) I’m so proud. :-)

Comment by: fans of Uncle Nick Posted: July 25, 2009, 10:01 am

great job uncle nick! love mandy
congratulations uncle nick. love ryan
That’s my Bro! Great Job guys! sean & joell

Comment by: Proud Mom (Webb) Posted: July 26, 2009, 6:03 pm

Bravo damage-control team!!!! Great Job son. I an so very proud of you….Love Donna

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