Deceased mariner identified by the university as Roger Stone . The 725-mile Veracruz regatta began on Friday and boats are expected to arrive in Veracruz on Wednesday and Thursday . Coast Guard rescues five sailors reported missing . Texas A & M sailboat was taking part in regatta from Galveston to Veracruz , Mexico . - March 4 : The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Cole is attacked and sunk off Yemen with an explosion that kills 17 sailors.
Deceased mariner identified by the university as Roger Stone . Coast Guard rescues five sailors reported missing . Texas A & M sailboat was taking part in regatta from Galveston to Veracruz , Mexico . - March 4 : The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Cole is attacked and sunk off Yemen with an explosion that kills 17 sailors.