Coast Guard holds 46th anniversary memorial for USCGC Blackthorn crew [Image 3 of 6]

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

01.28.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Riley Perkofski 

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

A Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer salutes at the memorial of the USCGC Blackthorn in St. Petersburg, Florida on Jan. 28, 2026. Out of about 50 crew members, 23 members of the USCGC Blackthorn passed away in the disaster. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Riley Perkofski)

• Date Taken: 01.28.2026
• Date Posted: 01.28.2026 18:46
• Photo ID: 9497392
• VIRIN: 260128-G-KL910-1897
• Resolution: 4329x2884
• Size: 3.24 MB
• Location: ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, US