nick emmons, 7 news. >>> on 7. >> he's the man. i wouldn't be here if it wasn't for joe. >> my pleasure. >> a sea captain with an emotional show of gratitude after a dramatic save at sea. the captain had a sinking feeling when his under but another boat nearby heard his call for help and came to the rescue. jonathan hall is live in east boston with this >>reporter: the good news, they were fine. they did not require medical attention but it could have been a far different story if two captains in another boat had not been nearby. >> do you have the rate of flooding and where it's coming. >> port side forward engine room mull breach. >>reporter: their 55 foot boat sinking. >> do you have your survival equipment? over. >> roger, got it on. getting ready to do something here. >>reporter: do something, meaning abandon ship. the emily ann sank into the atlantic to the tent resistance of the boston harbor. doug richmond is alive and he credits his friend, joe maloney with saving his life. >> he's the man. i wouldn't be here if it >>repor
