Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
Description
On August 19, 1975, the body of Hopley Yeaton, known as “Father of the Coast Guard,” is carried for the last time from its original 1812 grave. The remains will be interred permanently at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.
About This Item
- Title: Hopley Yeaton military ceremony, Lubec, 1975, 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 1976 5
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Graves--Maine--Lubec
- United States Coast Guard Academy
- Yeaton, Hopley--Death & burial--Maine--Lubec
- Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Maine--Lubec
- Ship captains--United States
- United States. Revenue-Cutter Service
- Yeaton, Hopley--Tomb
- United States. Coast Guard
- Yeaton, Hopley--Death & burial--Connecticut--New London
- West Quoddy Head Light (Me.)
- Lighthouses--Maine--Lubec
- Funeral rites & ceremonies--Maine--Lubec
- Military parades & processions--Maine--Lubec
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For more information about this item, contact:
Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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