Mystery Flotilla off Cape Cod Explained

July 18, 2014

(2004) The U.S. Navy Osprey-class Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Raven (MHC 61), left, cruises alongside the Avenger-class USS Dextrous (MCM 13) while conducting training for U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen (Photo/Wikimedia)
(2004) The U.S. Navy Osprey-class Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Raven (MHC 61), left, cruises alongside the Avenger-class USS Dextrous (MCM 13) while conducting training for U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen in 2004 (Photo/Wikimedia)

The Cape Cod Times reports that a flotilla of military ships that were gathered off Sandy Neck in Barnstable over the weekend prompted concerns among local boaters and beachgoers. Sandy Neck park manager Nina Coleman told the Times that her staff had received a number of calls about the ships from visitors to the beach.

Apparently there was nothing to fear, as a Navy spokesman later revealed that the ships were part of Naval Academy training for upcoming Surface Warfare Officers.

Read more about the flotilla of Navy ships off Cape Cod that prompted concern.

 

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