United States Coast Guard Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, February 20, 1927
Charles Albert Freeburn
Coast Guardsman Charles Freeburn (BM2c) and seven other guardsmen drowned when their boat, CG-238, sank.
Guardsman Freeburn's body was washed ashore and was recovered near High Head Station on February 20th.
Guardsman Freeburn had served with the United States Coast Guard for 18 months. He was survived by his mother.
CG-238 floundered and sank while on prohibition enforcement patrol off the coast of Cape Code (Highland) Light, Massachusetts, on February 20, 1927.
The boat, which was four miles east of the lighthouse, encountered a severe gale and snow squalls. She attempted to anchor but the surf was too rough and the anchors would not hold. She was able to radio a distress call to the Coast Guard but, due to the severe weather, rescue attempts failed before she sank.
Her entire crew of eight Coast Guard crewmen was lost.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location Massachusetts
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsCharles,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Crewmen for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
Semper Paratus!
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
February 20, 2017
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