Pouring out a toast of Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Straight Bourbon (Voyage 24). 79 years ago, June 13, 1943, the USCGC Escanaba was engulfed in flame and smoke after an explosion tore through the ship. Sinkingbin less than 3 minutes taking 101 of her crew with her to the depths of the North Atlantic. Only Seaman 1st Class Raymond O'Malley and Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Melvin Baldwin survived to be rescued. I met Ray and his family many years ago at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival and was present when he was bestowed with the title of Honorary Chief Petty Officer. After his passing in 2006, Ray's ashes were spread at the site where his ship and crewmates were lost so many years ago. ..... #AToast #uscg #uscoastguard #uscgcescanaba #wwii #anniversary #onthisday #thisdayinhistory #whiskey #bourbon #jeffersonsbourbon #whiskeylife #WhiskeyLover #whiskeyphoto #WhiskeyNeat #WhiskeyAfficionado #whiskeygram #whiskeyandhistory (at Coastal San Pedro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CexZ3DYr1y4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=