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USCGC Cutter Point Franklin (WPB 82350)

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USCGC Cutter Point Franklin (WPB 82350)

U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC Point Franklin (WPB-82350) was a Point-class cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1967. Designed for law enforcement, search and rescue, and coastal patrol duties, she served primarily along the U.S. coasts during her operational career. Point Franklin was notable for her advanced design features, including a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, which increased durability and performance. After decades of service, she was eventually decommissioned and transferred to another nation as part of U.S. military assistance programs.

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Commissioning and Class: USCGC Point Franklin (WPB-82350) was commissioned in 1967 as part of the Point class cutter series, designed for law enforcement and search & rescue missions.
Namesake: The vessel was named after Point Franklin, Alaska, following the Coast Guard tradition of naming 82-foot patrol boats after geographical points in the United States.
Primary Missions: During her service, Point Franklin performed a variety of missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime patrols along the U.S. coasts.
Vietnam War Service: Point Franklin was among the Point-class cutters deployed to Vietnam as part of Operation Market Time, combating coastal infiltration and supporting coastal surveillance forces.
Operation Market Time: In Vietnam, the cutter participated in interdiction patrols to prevent the movement of supplies and personnel by sea to Viet Cong forces.
Design Innovation: The Point class featured innovative design elements such as a transom exhaust (for better visibility from the bridge) and a hull optimized for stability and shallow coastal operations.
Crew Complement: The cutter typically operated with a small crew of 8, reflecting the class’s focus on efficiency and multi-role capability.
Decommissioning: USCGC Point Franklin was decommissioned and transferred out of Coast Guard service in the late 1990s as newer vessels replaced the aging Point class.
Post-Service Fate: After decommissioning, many Point-class cutters were transferred to foreign navies or law enforcement agencies; Point Franklin was transferred to the Republic of Georgia in 2000.
Legacy: The Point Franklin and her sister ships were renowned for their reliability and flexibility, serving as the backbone of the Coast Guard’s coastal patrol fleet for over three decades.

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About USCGC Cutter Point Franklin (WPB 82350)

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Commissioning and Class: USCGC Point Franklin (WPB-82350) was commissioned in 1967 as part of the Point class cutter series, designed for law enforcement and search & rescue missions.
Namesake: The vessel was named after Point Franklin, Alaska, following the Coast Guard tradition of naming 82-foot patrol boats after geographical points in the United States.
Primary Missions: During her service, Point Franklin performed a variety of missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime patrols along the U.S. coasts.
Vietnam War Service: Point Franklin was among the Point-class cutters deployed to Vietnam as part of Operation Market Time, combating coastal infiltration and supporting coastal surveillance forces.
Operation Market Time: In Vietnam, the cutter participated in interdiction patrols to prevent the movement of supplies and personnel by sea to Viet Cong forces.
Design Innovation: The Point class featured innovative design elements such as a transom exhaust (for better visibility from the bridge) and a hull optimized for stability and shallow coastal operations.
Crew Complement: The cutter typically operated with a small crew of 8, reflecting the class’s focus on efficiency and multi-role capability.
Decommissioning: USCGC Point Franklin was decommissioned and transferred out of Coast Guard service in the late 1990s as newer vessels replaced the aging Point class.
Post-Service Fate: After decommissioning, many Point-class cutters were transferred to foreign navies or law enforcement agencies; Point Franklin was transferred to the Republic of Georgia in 2000.
Legacy: The Point Franklin and her sister ships were renowned for their reliability and flexibility, serving as the backbone of the Coast Guard’s coastal patrol fleet for over three decades.