1898: Morrill, Hudson, and Hamilton, formerly Revenue Cutters and recently armed for service in the Mosquito Fleet, passed through Hampton Roads and after asking formal permission of the Commodore, proceeded to Key West.  From that point they joint the Cuban blockading fleet.
1909: Quoddy Head, ME- The schooner General Scott dragged her anchors during the night and drifted into a dangerous position 3 miles NE of station.  At 7:00 am the life-saving crew went to her assistance in the surfboat.  Nothing could be done until flood tide when surfmen piloted a towboat in to her.  She was towed out to safety.