USCGC HAMILTON

• Namesake: USCGC Hamilton (WMSL-753) is named after Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and founder of the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor to the modern Coast Guard. • Legend-Class Cutter: Hamilton is the fourth Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) in the U.S. Coast Guard, designed for multi-mission operations including law enforcement, search and rescue, and national defense. • Commissioning: The cutter was commissioned on December 6, 2014, in Charleston, South Carolina, marking the beginning of its active service. • Homeport: USCGC Hamilton is homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, serving as a strategic asset for operations in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions. • Major Drug Seizures: In 2020, Hamilton offloaded over 26,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana, worth an estimated $324 million, seized during counter-narcotics patrols in the Eastern Pacific. • Black Sea Deployment: In 2021, Hamilton became the first U.S. Coast Guard cutter to operate in the Black Sea in over a decade, conducting exercises and port visits to strengthen partnerships with NATO allies. • Advanced Technology: The cutter is equipped with state-of-the-art C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems, enhancing its situational awareness and mission effectiveness. • Helicopter Operations: Hamilton is capable of supporting helicopter operations, including the deployment of MH-65 Dolphin and MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters, expanding its search and rescue and interdiction range. • Endurance and Range: The Legend-class cutter can operate for 60 to 90 days without resupply, with a range of over 12,000 nautical miles, enabling extended deployments far from U.S. shores. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to law enforcement, Hamilton has participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, demonstrating the versatility of the U.S. Coast Guard's newest and most capable cutters.