Station South Portland

Station South Portland was a key United States Coast Guard facility located in South Portland, Maine. Established during World War II, it played a crucial role in coastal defense and port security, safeguarding vital shipping lanes and supporting anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic. The station coordinated with both Navy and local defense units to protect convoys departing from the busy Portland harbor. As defense needs shifted after the war, the station's role evolved, eventually serving as a base for search and rescue operations before its decommissioning.