Loss of Pilot Boat "Can Do", Blizzard of 1978 off Salem, Mass.

During the Blizzard of ‘78, the oil tanker Global Hope ran aground on Coney Island Ledge in Salem Sound. Despite freezing snow, 60 mph winds, and 20 foot waves, the Coast Guard sent out multiple vessels in an attempt to rescue the crew.
Regrettably, the pilot boat Can Do perished at sea along with her 5 member crew.
Salem radio control operator Warren Andrews was assisting that night and recorded the audio from his home.
I spent about 20 hours trying to remove the static from the original recording (trust me it was a lot worse than what you hear). I’ve also added pictures to help keep track of who is transmitting. For accuracy, I’ve searched long and hard for pictures of the very people, vessels and locations that were involved in this heroic effort.
39:58 Mayday
47:58 Mattress
58:50 Mattress in window

[@rewardaudacity1998]

warren was my uncle i have a copy of this on tape..the front shot pic is of an older CAN DO not the GRAMPUS-CAN DO form the story. i have that pic in real life.. the GRAMPUS was moored in back of my house till about ten years ago it never moved for years and it got sold...i missed seeing it. but it very cool old boat but a sad reminder of this story...i wish they made a movie about this..i red the book also. thanks

[@2HHB]

Thanks for listening. Do you happen to have any pics of Warren? Couldn't find anything but that postcard in my research...

[@rewardaudacity1998]

@@2HHB yes i do but i just moved to maine and am building a house all photos are in storage . when i unpack ill find them...i even have his coast guard photos from when he was young. and i have his rolling chair from his shack. it may take time but ill find a pic, i never forget the CAN DO