USCG Yard Curtis Bay

• Established in 1899: The USCG Yard Curtis Bay was founded in 1899 and is the only shipbuilding and major repair facility of the United States Coast Guard. • Strategic Location: Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the yard has direct access to the Chesapeake Bay, making it a prime spot for shipbuilding and repair operations. • World War II Contributions: During World War II, the Yard constructed 300 vessels and repaired over 1,300 ships, playing a crucial role in supporting the war effort. • Innovator of Modular Shipbuilding: The Curtis Bay Yard pioneered modular shipbuilding techniques, which allowed for faster and more efficient vessel construction. • Home of the “Eagle” Repairs: The USCGC Eagle, the Coast Guard’s training barque, has been frequently overhauled and repaired at Curtis Bay, ensuring it remains seaworthy for cadet training. • Environmental Initiatives: The Yard has implemented significant environmental measures, including hazardous waste reduction and waterfront restoration projects, earning multiple environmental awards. • Support for NASA: In the 1960s, the Yard fabricated and tested recovery equipment for NASA’s Gemini and Apollo space missions, contributing to America’s space race. • Women’s Service: During WWII, over 200 women served in the SPARS (the Coast Guard Women’s Reserve) at the Yard, working in various roles to support the war effort. • Historic Dry Dock: The Yard’s dry dock, built in 1899, is still in operation and is one of the oldest functional dry docks in the country. • Modern Capabilities: Today, Curtis Bay continues to provide maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for Coast Guard cutters, buoy tenders, and other vessels, ensuring operational readiness for missions worldwide.