USCGC Columbine (WAGL:WLI-208)

USCGC Columbine (WAGL/WLI-208) was a U.S. Coast Guard buoy tender built in 1942 and originally commissioned to aid in navigation and support maritime operations during World War II. Serving primarily along the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River, Columbine was responsible for maintaining aids to navigation, ensuring safe passage for both military and commercial vessels. Over her decades of service, the cutter also participated in search and rescue operations, environmental protection missions, and disaster response efforts. Columbine was decommissioned in 1972, marking the end of her long and distinguished career supporting the Coast Guard’s mission.