The USCG intercepts the Blue (6 Jul 1980)

The USCG intercepts the Blue Fire, seizes the ship and escorts her to Key West. No refugees are on board. [More on 7Jul80 State News section page 1BH.] (6 Jul 1980) Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald Page: 2, Section: B

A boat load of refugees (4 Jul 1980)

A boat load of refugees arriving in Key West tell authorities about the Blue Fire loading on thousands of Cubans in Mariel. (4 Jul 1980) Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald Page: 5, Section: B

Ships

Click on the name of a ship to perform a search for that term. Disregard the Ships search result, as that contains the names of all ships. “dredge number 2” derrick barge 9 dredge number 10 sub chaser 95 (renamed to Service) sub chaser 154 sub chaser 205 cutter 214 cutter 247 cruiser 284 cutter … Continue reading Ships