THIS IS FOR REAL
THE FINEST HOURS is a true account of the GREATEST SMALL BOAT RESCUE in Coast Guard history. We talking the saving of 32 of 33 people on board a T-2 tanker which was cut in half and sinking off the Cape Cod coast. At the same time, another T-2 tanker, further up the coast, was also sinking. Most of the CGs assets were directed to the 2nd sinking ship, leaving the 1/2 ship without aid. That is until Bernie Webber and his crew of 4, in a 12 seat CG rescue boat, set out to help these desperate individuals.
In the most horrific weather and having to traverse the deadly Cape Cod bar (which with every storm shifts position) thru 60-70 foot storm waves, which can flip and roll any boat on the best of days losing not just boats but lives.
The Chief Engineer aboard the stricken tanker struggles to give his crew more time, while Capt. Webber is driven, backed by his crew, who are petrified but loyal to their oath "Sempre Paratus" = ALWAYS READY. Further, the CG has a saying, "you HAVE to go out - you don't have to come back". Sacrificing their lives for those in danger, if needs be.
THIS IS A FANTASTIC - ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT - HEARTFELT "TRUE" MOVIE. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE.
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