description The Finest Hours Overview
The Finest Hours depicts the 1952 rescue operation undertaken by the U.S. Coast Guard. The film recounts the efforts to save the crew of the SS Pendleton following its breakup in severe weather conditions off the coast of New England. It is based on the true story of a daring mission led by the Coast Guard.
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info The Finest Hours Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2016 |
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What ship splits in half in The Finest Hours?
The movie details the historical rescue of the SS Pendleton, a Type T2 oil tanker that split in two during a brutal nor'easter off the coast of New England in 1952. The U.S. Coast Guard attempts to save the surviving crew members trapped in the stern section.
Who plays Bernie Webber in The Finest Hours?
Chris Pine stars as Boatswain's Mate First Class Bernard C. Webber, the real-life Coast Guard officer who led the daring rescue. The 2016 Disney film also features Casey Affleck as the senior officer aboard the stricken tanker.
Is The Finest Hours based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the incredible true story of the 1952 U.S. Coast Guard rescue of the SS Pendleton crew. It is widely considered one of the most daring small-boat rescues in Coast Guard history.
Where did the Pendleton rescue take place?
The rescue took place off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, near the Chatham Coast Guard Station. Webber and his three-man crew braved freezing, hurricane-force conditions in a 36-foot motor lifeboat to reach the survivors.
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