Mariel—Coast Guard Operations during the 1980 Cuban Exodus
Benedict L. Stabile, Robert L. Scheina, Ph.D. —
The size of the refugee flotilla was staggering. Trailered boats were lined up 50 to 100 deep in Key West waiting their turn to be launched. This went on for between 36 to 48 hours; residents could hear the activity around the clock.
