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Andrea Gail began her final voyage departing from Gloucester Harbor on September 20, 1991, bound for the Grand Banks of Newfoundland off the coast of eastern Canada. After poor fishing, Captain Frank W. "Billy" Tyne Jr. headed east to the Flemish Cap, where he believed they would have better luck.
6 maj 2005 · Twenty-five years ago, at the age of 21, she married the owner of a small import shop in her hometown of Gloucester, Mass. His name was Billy Tyne. He soon gave up the shop for a more lucrative...
16 mar 2024 · Captained by Frank “Billy” Tyne, a young and fearless captain who had braved many storms before, the Andrea Gail was seemingly more than prepared for anything the ocean could throw at it. Alongside Captain Tyne were David Sullivan, Alfred Pierre, Bobby Shatford, Dale Murphy, and Michael “Bugsy” Moran.
25 sty 2024 · The legacy of the Andrea Gail lives on as a reminder of the extraordinary bravery and resilience displayed during the darkest hours at sea. The impact of this tragedy continues to inspire maritime safety initiatives and serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of human perseverance.
George Clooney as Frank William "Billy" Tyne, Jr., captain of Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat. Billy is a divorced father of two daughters, who is determined to undertake one last fishing trip before the end of the season to make up for a recent string of poor catches.
29 paź 2016 · Twenty-five years ago, one ship in particular gained national fame when it was lost during the “perfect storm” of 1991. The “storm with no name” claimed the lives of six fishermen and the captain...
The book is about the 1991 Perfect Storm that hit North America between October 28 and November 4, 1991, and features the crew of the fishing boat Andrea Gail, from Gloucester, Massachusetts, who were lost at sea during severe conditions while longline fishing for swordfish 575 miles (925 km) out.
