2 - A Well Grounded Shipwreck

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Join your hosts, Michelle and Andrew, today as they navigate the untimely beaching and ultimate sinking of the USCGC Mesquite. Episode 2 of Under the Waves dives into the tragic tale of the USCGC Mesquite, a buoy tender that met its fate on December 4, 1989. From the howling winds and treacherous shoals to the conspiracies and court marshals, Michelle and Andrew unravel the maritime mishap that left this vessel a wreck beneath the waves. Tune in for this week's deep dive - literally.

This Episode's Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Mesquite

https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Assets/Water/All/Article/2132093/acacia-1944-wlb-406/

https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/examinations/01_international_code_of_signals_pub_1_02_2005_ed.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesquite

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/30-years-ago-the-US-Coast-Guard-Cutter-ran-aground-in-Lake-Superior-565798032.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Yslsyt3A8

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/The-final-fate-of-the-USCG-Cutter-Mesquite-565834792.html

https://www.pbs.org/video/wnmu-documentaries-superior-destiny/

https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/great-lakes-fun-facts