USCGC MANITOU

USCGC MANITOU (WPB-1302) is a United States Coast Guard Island-class patrol boat commissioned in 1987. Primarily based out of Miami Beach, Florida, MANITOU has played a significant role in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland security missions throughout the Caribbean and Atlantic waters. The cutter has participated in numerous drug interdictions, migrant operations, and disaster relief efforts over its years of service. Renowned for its speed, agility, and versatility, USCGC MANITOU continues to be a vital asset to the Coast Guard’s mission of safeguarding American maritime interests.