Support | The Manomet Point Robert E. Lee Rescue Memorial

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OUR MISSION

Honor and support a dignified memorial on Manomet Point for the heroes of the 1928 Robert E. Lee shipwreck rescue, including the three Coast Guardsmen who perished.

WIRELESS OPERATOR WAS THE STRICKEN STEAMER’S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD

Another heroic effort involving the Robert E. Lee grounding was that done by the ship’s wireless operator, Maurice D. Holland.

Holland’s nimble fingers dashed off distress signals that were quickly relayed to the Coast Guard as the ship was taking on water and its generators and engines swamped.

Holland a month later was honored for his efforts. We have a photo of that award. Read full story.

FOUR OTHER MANOMET HEROES PERISHED IN A RESCUE ATTEMPT 61 YEARS EARLIER

Eight lifesaving volunteers set out to rescue crew members from a schooner that went aground off of Manomet in a gale in April, 1867. Four of the men drowned. Read the full details of the schooner Charles H. Moller tragedy.

PHOTO CREDITS

Special thanks to the historic photo collection of Boston Herald-Traveler photographer Leslie Jones, who took remarkable photos from shore — and the air — during the events of March 1928. The topmost image on this site was taken by him.Other photo contributions from Susan, Sharon, Cameron and Gary Anderson and Paul and Linda Williams.Videos by Kathleen R. Anderson and Paul A. Williams.