Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Coral-Coast

On December 1, 2015, the crew aboard the tugboat "Coral Coast" dramatically rescued the captain of a 32-foot cabin cruiser named "Sheer" off the coast of the Dominican Republic. The skipper, John McCoy, had ventured out to sea with a friend when they encountered engine trouble. After his friend fell ill, McCoy continued alone to address the engine issues. However, during the night, he was awakened to the alarming realization that one of the engines had failed. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful, and upon inspection, he discovered that the cabin had accumulated 2.5 feet of water, effectively flooding the quarters. With limited options and unable to reach anyone via radio, McCoy took to his 8-foot dinghy, bringing along essential rescue equipment including an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon). After a grueling five hours of efforts to communicate his dire situation, help finally arrived. The dedicated crew of the "Coral Coast," led by Captain James Morrissey, was determined to locate McCoy after hearing his calls for help throughout the night. Their persistence paid off, leading to a successful rescue and safe landing at Blount Island in Jacksonville. For the detailed report, including captivating visuals, visit: http://www.news4jax.com/news/man-rescued-by-tugboat-crew-on-thanksgiving-day.