USCGC CAMPBELL

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Branch

U.S. Coast Guard

Members

About USCGC CAMPBELL

USCGC CAMPBELL is the name given to several United States Coast Guard cutters, the most renowned being the WMEC-909, a Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1988. The CAMPBELL lineage traces back to earlier vessels, including the legendary "Queen of the Fleet" (WPG-32), which served with distinction during World War II, sinking enemy submarines and performing convoy escort duties in the Atlantic. The current CAMPBELL (WMEC-909) has participated in a wide range of missions, including counter-narcotics operations, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean. Over its long history, the CAMPBELL namesake has become synonymous with bravery, versatility, and dedicated service to the nation.

Unit Members

Charles Bowman

U.S. Coast Guard (1975 - 1997)

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Nelson Weller

U.S. Coast Guard

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Photos

USCG Station San Francisco, CA

USCG Station San Francisco, CA • U.S. Coast Guard • 1989

USCGC Point Brower Homeport San Diego CA

USCGC Point Brower (WPB-82372) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1986

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1982

USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32)

U.S. Coast Guard • 1975

About USCGC CAMPBELL

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Legacy of the Name "Campbell": The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned several cutters named USCGC Campbell, honoring Secretary of the Treasury George Washington Campbell. The most famous was WPG-32, which served from 1936 to 1982. • Longest Commissioned Service: USCGC Campbell (WPG-32) served for an impressive 46 years, making it one of the longest-serving cutters in Coast Guard history. • Battle Star in World War II: Campbell (WPG-32) earned a battle star for her heroic actions during World War II, including antisubmarine operations in the Atlantic. • Ramming and Sinking a U-Boat: On February 22, 1943, Campbell rammed and sank the German submarine U-606 after a fierce battle, rescuing 12 surviving German crew members. • Severely Damaged but Not Lost: After ramming U-606, Campbell suffered severe damage but remained afloat and was towed to safety, demonstrating the resilience of her crew and construction. • Nickname "Queen of the Seas": Campbell was affectionately known as the "Queen of the Seas" by her crew and the broader Coast Guard community due to her distinguished service. • Participated in the Greenland Patrol: Campbell played a critical role in the Greenland Patrol, conducting convoy escort and search-and-rescue missions in perilous Arctic waters during WWII. • Cold War Service: After WWII, Campbell continued to serve during the Cold War, performing ocean station patrols, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions until her decommissioning in 1982. • Modern Namesake: The legacy continues with USCGC Campbell (WMEC-909), a Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1988, which remains active in the Coast Guard fleet. • Museum Ship and Lasting Legacy: The ship’s bell and artifacts from Campbell (WPG-32) are preserved at the Coast Guard Academy and other museums, ensuring her storied history is remembered by future generations.