uscg cutter klamath, westport, wa. light house

USCGC Klamath (WHEC-66) was a high endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1946. Stationed for a period at Westport, Washington, the Klamath played a critical role in maritime patrols, search and rescue missions, and law enforcement operations along the Pacific Northwest coast. The cutter also supported nearby lighthouse operations, ensuring the safety of navigation aids vital to the region’s treacherous waters. Throughout her service, the Klamath exemplified the Coast Guard’s multi-mission capabilities before her decommissioning in 1973.