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USCGC Gasconade (WLR-75401)

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USCGC Gasconade (WLR-75401)

U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC Gasconade (WLR-75401) is a 75-foot river buoy tender of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1965. Named after the Gasconade River in Missouri, she was assigned to maintain aids to navigation along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Throughout her service, Gasconade played a critical role in ensuring safe passage for commercial and military vessels by keeping navigation channels clear and functional. The vessel has also participated in search and rescue operations and provided flood response support during emergencies in the inland waterways of the United States.

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Origins and Name: USCGC Gasconade (WLR-75401) is named after the Gasconade River in Missouri, following the tradition of naming river buoy tenders after American rivers.
Class and Design: Gasconade is a 75-foot river buoy tender, part of the US Coast Guard's 75-foot class, built specifically for operations on inland waterways.
Year Commissioned: She was commissioned in 1965 and has served for decades, making her one of the long-serving vessels in her class.
Shipyard: Gasconade was constructed by the Barbour Boat Works in New Bern, North Carolina, known for building numerous Coast Guard cutters.
Homeport: Her homeport is St. Louis, Missouri, strategically located for maintaining navigation aids along the Mississippi River and its tributaries.
Primary Mission: The vessel's main role is to maintain aids to navigation (ATON), ensuring safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels on the inland waterways.
Unique Features: Gasconade operates with a push-tow configuration, using a separate 90-foot barge for carrying equipment, buoys, and supplies.
Multi-Mission Capability: Although primarily a buoy tender, Gasconade is also equipped for search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental response missions.
Community Engagement: The crew of Gasconade has participated in public outreach events such as river festivals and educational tours, strengthening ties with local communities.
Longevity and Legacy: Over her decades of service, Gasconade has adapted to technological advances while maintaining her core mission, exemplifying the Coast Guard’s commitment to safety and navigation on America’s rivers.

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USCGC Gasconade (WLR-75401)

U.S. Coast Guard

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Greg Naughton

U.S. Coast Guard Veteran · 1978 - 1978

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Michael Wayman

U.S. Coast Guard Military Retiree

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Wesley Laughrey

U.S. Coast Guard · 1972 - 1974

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EDDIE Terrebonne

U.S. Coast Guard · 1994 - 1999

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About USCGC Gasconade (WLR-75401)

About this Unit

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Origins and Name: USCGC Gasconade (WLR-75401) is named after the Gasconade River in Missouri, following the tradition of naming river buoy tenders after American rivers.
Class and Design: Gasconade is a 75-foot river buoy tender, part of the US Coast Guard's 75-foot class, built specifically for operations on inland waterways.
Year Commissioned: She was commissioned in 1965 and has served for decades, making her one of the long-serving vessels in her class.
Shipyard: Gasconade was constructed by the Barbour Boat Works in New Bern, North Carolina, known for building numerous Coast Guard cutters.
Homeport: Her homeport is St. Louis, Missouri, strategically located for maintaining navigation aids along the Mississippi River and its tributaries.
Primary Mission: The vessel's main role is to maintain aids to navigation (ATON), ensuring safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels on the inland waterways.
Unique Features: Gasconade operates with a push-tow configuration, using a separate 90-foot barge for carrying equipment, buoys, and supplies.
Multi-Mission Capability: Although primarily a buoy tender, Gasconade is also equipped for search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental response missions.
Community Engagement: The crew of Gasconade has participated in public outreach events such as river festivals and educational tours, strengthening ties with local communities.
Longevity and Legacy: Over her decades of service, Gasconade has adapted to technological advances while maintaining her core mission, exemplifying the Coast Guard’s commitment to safety and navigation on America’s rivers.