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There, son Joseph Napier became the city's harbormaster. In the tradition of his seafaring family, Napier built, owned, and captained Great Lakes vessels. In 1854, the citizens of
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As keeper of the Saint Joseph Life-Saving
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In one heroic rescue, on his crew's third transit to a stricken schooner, Napier was thrown overboard and seriously injured his leg. He was nevertheless able to lead his crew to rescue the last two stricken seamen.
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Most notable instance was his rescue of the crew of the schooner
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would be named after Coast Guard personnel who had been recognized for their heroism Napier was one of those to be honored. The fifteenth cutter in the class will be named the
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in 1876. He operated the station for many years and was credited with many dangerous and heroic rescues.
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