Marty wrote:
hpeer wrote:

Canadian Coasties are civil service, not military. Therefore they
tend to be locals and more "professional" in that they are making a
career of it. I would not be surprised at all if some of the ships
crew were either related or family acquaintances of the sealer. They
will have a lot of explaining to do at the bar, be it the legal or
neighborhood variety. My heart goes out to all involved.


I dunno, I do know a few Canadian Coasties, and unfortunatly they are
like many civil servants, (and being one myself I both recognize the
type and apologize, many of us are hard working, dedicated loyal and
honest). Further as to knowing the sealers in question, I have my
doubts as the Madelaines are French, not Canadian territory, (what the
hell are they doing sealing in Canadian waters! ;-) ).

Cheers
Marty
Marty,

You are correct that it is less likely they knew them because they were
from the Madelaines. I forgot that detail. Your other points are well
taken also.

More here, truly sad:
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundlan...ast-guard.html