USCGC MELLON

USCGC Mellon (WHEC-717) was a high endurance cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1968. Named after Andrew W. Mellon, the vessel served for over five decades, performing a wide range of missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, and defense operations. Mellon played a notable role during the Vietnam War, participating in Operation Market Time to interdict supplies to North Vietnam. The cutter was homeported in Seattle, Washington, and was decommissioned in 2020, closing a distinguished chapter of service.