27-669: [REDACTED] Look up Capricorn in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Capricorn (pl. capricorni or capricorns ) may refer to: Capricornus , a constellation often called Capricorn Capricorn (astrology) , an astrological sign of the zodiac Places [ edit ] Capricorn and Bunker Group , islands of the southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia Capricorn District Municipality , Limpopo province, South Africa Capricorn Caves , Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Animals [ edit ] Capricorn, an animal from
54-424: A British chamber ensemble active 1973–2000 Albums [ edit ] Capricorn (Jay Chou album) , 2008 Capricorn (Trevor Powers album) , 2020 Capricorn (Mike Tramp album) , 1997 " Capricorn (A Brand New Name) ", a 2002 single by 30 Seconds to Mars from their self-titled album Songs [ edit ] "Capricorn", a song by IQ from their 1997 concept album Subterranea "Capricorn",
81-424: A British chamber ensemble active 1973–2000 Albums [ edit ] Capricorn (Jay Chou album) , 2008 Capricorn (Trevor Powers album) , 2020 Capricorn (Mike Tramp album) , 1997 " Capricorn (A Brand New Name) ", a 2002 single by 30 Seconds to Mars from their self-titled album Songs [ edit ] "Capricorn", a song by IQ from their 1997 concept album Subterranea "Capricorn",
108-696: A family of microprocessors used in the HP series 80 scientific microcomputers Capricorn, one of the names for the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer Capricorn Investment Holdings , an umbrella for the Capricorn group of companies Other uses [ edit ] Capricorn , a ship that on January 28, 1980, collided with and sank the USCGC Blackthorn (WLB-391) Capricorn Africa Society ,
135-405: A family of microprocessors used in the HP series 80 scientific microcomputers Capricorn, one of the names for the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer Capricorn Investment Holdings , an umbrella for the Capricorn group of companies Other uses [ edit ] Capricorn , a ship that on January 28, 1980, collided with and sank the USCGC Blackthorn (WLB-391) Capricorn Africa Society ,
162-697: A pressure group in British African colonies See also [ edit ] Capricornia (disambiguation) Tropic of Capricorn (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Capricorn . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Capricorn&oldid=1246257627 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
189-632: A pressure group in British African colonies See also [ edit ] Capricornia (disambiguation) Tropic of Capricorn (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Capricorn . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Capricorn&oldid=1246257627 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
216-526: A song by Barclay James Harvest from the album Eyes of the Universe "Capricorn", a song by Motörhead from the album Overkill "Capricorn", a song by Vampire Weekend on the album Only God Was Above Us Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Capricorn , a 1988 manga series created by Johji Manabe Capricorn One , a 1977 thriller film Brands and enterprises [ edit ] Capricorn (microprocessor) ,
243-470: A song by Barclay James Harvest from the album Eyes of the Universe "Capricorn", a song by Motörhead from the album Overkill "Capricorn", a song by Vampire Weekend on the album Only God Was Above Us Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Capricorn , a 1988 manga series created by Johji Manabe Capricorn One , a 1977 thriller film Brands and enterprises [ edit ] Capricorn (microprocessor) ,
270-411: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Capricorn [REDACTED] Look up Capricorn in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Capricorn (pl. capricorni or capricorns ) may refer to: Capricornus , a constellation often called Capricorn Capricorn (astrology) , an astrological sign of
297-642: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages USCGC Blackthorn (WLB-391) USCGC Blackthorn (WLB-391) was a 180-foot (55 m) seagoing buoy tender (WLB) which sank in 1980 in a collision near the Tampa Bay Sunshine Skyway Bridge , resulting in 23 crew member fatalities. An Iris -class vessel, she was built by Marine Ironworks and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth , Minnesota . Blackthorn ' s preliminary design
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#1732764666544324-507: The Gulf Tampa Drydock Company, which included overhaul of the main propulsion generators, Blackthorn was outward bound from Tampa Bay on the night of 28 January 1980. Meanwhile, the tanker Capricorn , owned by Kingston Shipping Company and operated by Apex Marine Corporation of New York, was standing (traveling with right-of-way) into the bay. Blackthorn ' s captain, Lieutenant Commander George Sepel, had departed
351-623: The accident. In 1979–1980, Blackthorn underwent a major overhaul in Tampa , Florida . On 28 January 1980, while leaving Tampa Bay after the overhaul, she collided with the tanker SS Capricorn . Shortly after the collision, Blackthorn capsized, killing 23 of her crew. The cutter was raised for the investigation, and was scuttled in the Gulf of Mexico after the investigation was complete. She currently serves as an artificial reef for recreational diving and fishing. Having just completed her overhaul at
378-399: The brightly lit passenger vessel obscured the ability of the crews of Blackthorn and Capricorn to see each other.) Capricorn began to turn left, but this course would not allow Capricorn and Blackthorn to pass port -to-port, as the rules of navigation generally required. Unable to make radio contact with Blackthorn , Capricorn ' s pilot blew two short whistle blasts to have
405-530: The ibex family, particularly the Alpine ibex Capricornis , a genus of goat-like or antelope-like animals Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Fictional characters [ edit ] Capricorn (comics) , several Marvel Comics characters Capricorn ( Inkworld ) , Inkheart character Music [ edit ] Groups and labels [ edit ] Capricorn Records , an American record label active 1969–1979 Capricorn (ensemble) ,
432-511: The life jackets. His actions saved a number of lives during the accident at the cost of his own. His heroism was initially overlooked by the two official reports by the Coast Guard and the NTSB , but was later recognized. In October 2010, it was announced that the third new Sentinel-class fast response cutter , a 154-foot patrol boat, would be named for Flores. In May 2021, Flores was awarded
459-617: The marine board's determination of the cause, the Commandant emphasized in his "Action" that the failure of the persons in charge of both vessels to ascertain the intentions of the other through the exchange of appropriate whistle signals was the primary contributing cause. Additionally, Admiral Hayes pointed out that attempts to establish a passing agreement by using only radiotelephone communications failed to be an adequate substitute for exchanging proper whistle signals. The marine board found evidence of violation of various navigation laws on
486-654: The original tenders, USCGC Ironwood , were built in Duluth. Blackthorn was initially assigned to the Great Lakes for ice-breaking duties, but after only a few months, she was reassigned to San Pedro , California . She served in San Pedro for several years before being brought into the gulf coast region to serve in Mobile , Alabama then transferred to Galveston, Texas for the final years of her service until
513-651: The parts of Capricorn ' s master and pilot. There were similar findings on the part of Blackthorn ' s commanding officer and officer of the deck. These matters were referred to the commanders of the Seventh and Eighth Coast Guard Districts for further investigation and appropriate action. The Commandant also acted on various safety recommendations made by the marine board concerning training and equipment aboard Coast Guard vessels, and navigation considerations in Tampa Bay. Seaman Apprentice William "Billy" Flores
540-517: The ship through an unfamiliar waterway with heavy traffic. The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, Admiral John B. Hayes , approved the report of the marine board of investigation on the collision between Blackthorn and Capricorn . The board determined that the cause of the collision was the failure of both vessels to keep well to the side of the channel which lay on each ship's starboard (right) sides. Concurring with
567-535: The ship's bridge to investigate a problem with the newly installed propulsion shaft. Ensign John Ryan had the conn. Earlier the cutter had been overtaken by the Russian passenger ship Kazakhstan . When requested by Kazakhstan to pass, the Blackthorn navigated starboard permitting Kazakhstan to complete the maneuver. The Blackthorn then navigated to almost mid-channel and resumed course. (Some contend that
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#1732764666544594-411: The ship. Several crew members who had just reported aboard tried to escape and in the process trapped themselves in the engine room. Although 27 crewmen survived the collision, 23 perished. Primary responsibility for the collision was placed on the Blackthorn ' s captain, Lt. Commander Sepel, as he had made an inexperienced junior officer (Ensign Ryan) officer of the deck and allowed him to navigate
621-430: The ships pass starboard -to-starboard. With the Blackthorn ' s officer of the deck (Ensign Ryan) confused in regard to the standard operating procedure and rules of navigation , Blackthorn ' s captain issued orders for evasive action. Despite the Blackthorn ' s evasive action, a collision occurred. Damage to the Blackthorn from the initial impact was not extensive. However, Capricorn ' s anchor
648-797: The zodiac Places [ edit ] Capricorn and Bunker Group , islands of the southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia Capricorn District Municipality , Limpopo province, South Africa Capricorn Caves , Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Animals [ edit ] Capricorn, an animal from the ibex family, particularly the Alpine ibex Capricornis , a genus of goat-like or antelope-like animals Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Fictional characters [ edit ] Capricorn (comics) , several Marvel Comics characters Capricorn ( Inkworld ) , Inkheart character Music [ edit ] Groups and labels [ edit ] Capricorn Records , an American record label active 1969–1979 Capricorn (ensemble) ,
675-517: Was completed by the United States Lighthouse Service and the final design was produced by Marine Iron and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth. On 21 May 1943 the keel was laid, she was launched on 20 July 1943 and commissioned on 27 March 1944. The original cost for the hull and machinery was $ 876,403. Blackthorn was one of 39 original 180-foot (55 m) seagoing buoy tenders built between 1942 and 1944. All but one of
702-566: Was originally from Carlsbad, New Mexico and attended Western Hills High School in Fort Worth , Texas . In 2000 he was posthumously awarded the Coast Guard Medal , the service's highest award for heroism in peacetime. SA Flores, who had been out of boot camp just one year, opened the life jacket locker as Blackthorn capsized, securing its hatch open with his belt, and made sure that his shipmates were able to access and use
729-421: Was ready to be let go. The anchor became embedded in the Blackthorn ' s hull and ripped open the port side above the water line. Then as the two ships backed away from each other, the chain became taut. The force of the much larger ship pulling on it caused Blackthorn to tip on her side until she suddenly capsized. Six off-duty personnel who had mustered when they heard the collision alarm were trapped inside
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