A severe Nor'easter storm struck the New England coast, creating dangerous conditions on the sea in February 1952.
The T2 oil tanker SS Pendleton split in two parts during the storm off Cape Cod, endangering the lives of its crew.
Coast Guard crew launched a daring rescue mission in a small motor lifeboat to save the stranded crew from the broken SS Pendleton.
The Coast Guard crew successfully rescued 32 sailors from the stern section of the SS Pendleton during the harsh storm conditions.