Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
Description
Hopley Yeaton’s original gravesite is visible here. The body of “The Father of the Coast Guard” had been removed from the grave on November 1, 1974, and temporarily interred on the federal land at West Quoddy Head. This day, following ceremonies, the body would commence its journey to the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.
About This Item
- Title: Hopley Yeaton reburial ceremony, Lubec, 1975
- Creator: U.S. Coast Guard
- Creation Date: 1975-08-19
- Subject Date: 1975-08-19
- Location: North Lubec, Lubec, Washington County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 14.0 cm
- Local Code: Hopley Yeaton Aug 19 1975 2
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Lighthouses--Maine--Lubec
- West Quoddy Head Light (Me.)
- Graves--Maine--Lubec
- Yeaton, Hopley--Death & burial--Connecticut--New London
- Yeaton, Hopley--Tomb
- United States. Coast Guard
- United States. Revenue-Cutter Service
- Ship captains--United States
- Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Maine--Lubec
- Yeaton, Hopley--Death & burial--Maine--Lubec
- United States Coast Guard Academy
- Funeral rites & ceremonies--Maine--Lubec
- Military parades & ceremonies--Maine--Lubec
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Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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