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

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

01.28.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ilian Borrero-Aguirre 

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

Rear Adm. Adam Chamie, Southeast District commanding officer, speaks to guests about the impact the USCGC Blackthorn had on safety in St. Petersburg, Florida on Jan. 28. 2026.The initial collision damage seemed limited, but the motor vessel Capricorn’s port anchor became embedded in USCGC Blackthorn’s port side above the water line. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ilian Borrero-Aguirre)

• Date Taken: 01.28.2026
• Date Posted: 01.28.2026 18:46
• Photo ID: 9497398
• VIRIN: 260128-G-UN319-1643
• Resolution: 1170x1563
• Size: 314.34 KB
• Location: ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, US