Anacortes fishermen memorialized - In the News - Anacortes Today
The article commemorates the 42nd anniversary of the tragic loss of the Anacortes-based crab fishing boats "Altair" and "Americus," which sank in a Bering Sea storm, resulting in the deaths of 14 crew members. A tribute plaque dedicated to the victims, located near the W.T. Preston sternwheeler and Cap Sante Marina, serves as a poignant reminder of this maritime tragedy. The piece honors the memory of those lost and extends condolences to their families.