USCGC Galveston Island, AMVER ship rescues 4 mariners and pet cat, interview July 3, 2011

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES

07.04.2011

Courtesy Video

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific

HONOLULU - Coast Guard Cutter Galveston Island crewmembers transfer a member of the Merrell family and their pet cat from the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue system-registered cargo ship OOCL Guangzhou, approximately 10 miles south of Oahu, July 3, 2011. The Merrell family was disabled at sea after their vessel struck debris, causing them to lose steering during a trip from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Oregon, July 1. Mr. Merrell placed a radio distress call, which was received by the crew aboard the Guangzhou. He also describes the events of his rescue and his sentiment towards the AMVER program which was integral to his family's rescue. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Lee McMillan and Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony L. Soto

• Date Taken: 07.04.2011
• Date Posted: 12.21.2013 11:17
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 317093
• Filename: DOD_101061994
• Length: 00:02:09
• Location: HONOLULU, HI, US