USCGC Modoc (WPG-46)

USCGC Modoc (WPG-46) was a Treasury-class United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned in 1922. During World War II, Modoc played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic, conducting convoy escort and search and rescue operations. In May 1941, Modoc was notably involved in the events surrounding the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck, when she narrowly avoided being fired upon by both British and German forces while rescuing survivors. After decades of service, Modoc was decommissioned in 1947, having distinguished herself in both peacetime and wartime missions.