CGC Vigilant defection attempt. [1970?]

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CGC Vigilant defection attempt. [1970?]

Photocopies of Coast Guard documents related to the investigation of alleged improper conduct in connection with a Soviet crewman's attempt to defect to the C.G. cutter Vigilant near Martha's Vineyard on Nov. 23, 1970.

1 v. ; 27 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7408975

The Mariners' Museum Library

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