Coast Guard Institute News

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it will offer scholarships for the education of qualifying spouses of Coast Guard members. The Coast Guard Foundation’s Spouse Education Grant program was established in 2010 as a way to support the higher education goals of husbands and wives of our enlisted Coast Guard members. “We’re proud to announce that funds in the amount of $30…

1813-A tremendous explosion aboard the cutter Gallatin, commanded by Master John H. Silliman (who was not aboard at the time) blew off her quarterdeck while the cutter was tied up in Charleston, South Carolina. The cutter was quickly engulfed in flames and then sank at anchor. The crew had been cleaning and storing the cutter's small arms when the explosion occurred, probably in the magazine. At least three of the crew were killed instantly and five others were seriously wounded. The cause of the explosion was never determined although rumors of sabotage were circulated at the time. 1909- Pamet River, MA- The sloop Stranger was anchored 3/4 mile SE of station. The Life-Saving crew boarded her from a surfboat.

1813-A tremendous explosion aboard the cutter Gallatin, commanded by Master John H. Silliman (who was not aboard at the time) blew off her quarterdeck while the cutter was tied up in Charleston, South Carolina. The cutter was quickly engulfed in flames and then sank at anchor. The crew had been cleaning and storing the cutter's small arms when the explosion occurred, probably in the magazine. At least three of the crew were killed instantly and five others were seriously wounded. The cause of the explosion was never determined although rumors of sabotage were circulated at the time. 1909- Pamet River, MA- The sloop Stranger was anchored 3/4 mile SE of station. The Life-Saving crew boarded her from a surfboat.