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USCGC Cleat (WYTL-65615) is a 65-foot harbor tug that was built for the United States Coast Guard in 1961. Stationed primarily in the Northeast, Cleat has been tasked with missions including icebreaking, search and rescue, law enforcement, and port security. Throughout its service, the cutter has played a vital role in maintaining navigable waterways during harsh winter conditions and supporting Coast Guard operations in busy harbors. Cleat’s long-standing commitment exemplifies the essential support provided by smaller Coast Guard vessels in both daily and emergency maritime operations.

**USCGC IRONWOOD (WLB-297)** was a 180-foot seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Initially assigned to the Pacific theater during World War II, IRONWOOD performed vital aids to navigation, logistics, and rescue operations in support of Allied forces. After the war, she continued service in various locations, including Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, conducting law enforcement, search and rescue, and maintaining navigational aids. After more than five decades of service, IRONWOOD was decommissioned in 2000. **USCGC SANIBEL (WPB-1312)** is an Island-class patrol boat commissioned in 1987, named after Sanibel Island, Florida. Based out of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, SANIBEL has participated in numerous missions, including search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection along the Atlantic coast. The cutter has also played a role in homeland security operations, drug interdiction, and fisheries enforcement. SANIBEL continues to serve as a vital asset in the Coast Guard’s fleet, demonstrating versatility and readiness in safeguarding U.S. waters.

USCGC Modoc (WPG-46) was a Treasury-class United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned in 1922. During World War II, Modoc played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic, conducting convoy escort and search and rescue operations. In May 1941, Modoc was notably involved in the events surrounding the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck, when she narrowly avoided being fired upon by both British and German forces while rescuing survivors. After decades of service, Modoc was decommissioned in 1947, having distinguished herself in both peacetime and wartime missions.

USCGC Morris (WSC-147) was a 125-foot Active-class patrol boat commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1927. Designed for Prohibition-era law enforcement, she was part of the famed "Buck & a Quarter" class. During World War II, Morris conducted coastal patrols, convoy escort, and anti-submarine operations, notably along the U.S. East Coast and in the Caribbean. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1971, having played a vital role in both peacetime and wartime Coast Guard missions.

USCGC NAUGATUCK was a United States Coast Guard vessel assigned to Group Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, tasked with operations on the upper Great Lakes. Operating primarily in the cold, challenging waters of Lake Superior and surrounding areas, the NAUGATUCK carried out vital missions such as search and rescue, law enforcement, and icebreaking to ensure safe navigation for commercial and civilian traffic. The cutter played a key role in supporting both local communities and broader Coast Guard objectives, especially during harsh winter months when ice conditions threatened shipping lanes. Throughout its service, the NAUGATUCK exemplified the Coast Guard’s commitment to safety, security, and stewardship of the Great Lakes region.

USCGC Point Evans (WPB-82354) was a Point-class cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1967. Designed for law enforcement, search and rescue, and coastal patrol duties, she served primarily along the U.S. West Coast. During her service, Point Evans participated in numerous rescue operations and maritime law enforcement missions, contributing to coastal security and safety. After decades of active duty, she was eventually decommissioned and transferred to another nation as part of U.S. military assistance programs.

USCGC Point Turner (WPB-82365) was a Point-class cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1967. Designed for law enforcement, search and rescue, and patrol duties, she was one of the durable 82-foot vessels frequently deployed during the Vietnam War. In 1968, Point Turner was transferred to South Vietnam as part of the Coast Guard’s Operation Market Time, where she served alongside the Republic of Vietnam Navy to prevent the infiltration of supplies and personnel by sea. After her service in Vietnam, she continued to perform coastal patrol and interdiction missions under the South Vietnamese flag.

USCGC PT. Harris (WPB-82376) was a Point-class cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in the late 1960s. Named in honor of a Coast Guard hero, the vessel served primarily in coastal patrol, law enforcement, and search and rescue missions along the U.S. coastline. Throughout her service, PT. Harris was recognized for her crew’s professionalism during drug interdiction operations and disaster response efforts. After decades of faithful service, the cutter was decommissioned as the Coast Guard modernized its fleet with newer vessels.

USCGC PT. SWIFT (WPB 82312) was a Point-class cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in the early 1960s. Designed for law enforcement, search and rescue, and maritime patrol duties, PT. SWIFT served primarily along the U.S. coastline, contributing to drug interdiction operations and coastal security during the height of the Cold War. The vessel participated in numerous rescue missions, showcasing the versatility and reliability of the Point-class cutters. After decades of service, PT. SWIFT was eventually decommissioned, reflecting the ongoing modernization of Coast Guard patrol assets.