3 rescued from shrimp boat off Fernandina Beach Updated: Tags: Local captain rescues 3 men FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A group of shrimpers was rescued Wednesday by a good Samaritan vessel off the coast of Fernandina Beach, according to the Coast Guard. The shrimp boat hit the north jetties near Fort Clinch State Park about 9:30 a.m. when the rocks were underwater. Capt. Alan Mills, with AC Charters, rescued the three crew members from the shrimp boat, which was taking on water. Mills happened to be on the water at the time and heard their mayday call. “The highlight was the biggest catch was the three anglers off the shrimp boat,” Mills told News4Jax.