USCGC PATOKA (WLR-75408)

USCGC PATOKA (WLR-75408) is a United States Coast Guard inland construction tender, originally commissioned to serve along the nation’s rivers and waterways. Assigned to the Coast Guard’s Eighth District, PATOKA’s primary missions include maintaining aids to navigation (ATON), conducting search and rescue operations, and supporting riverine infrastructure. The vessel has played a vital role in ensuring safe navigation for commercial and recreational traffic along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Throughout its service, PATOKA has demonstrated versatility and reliability, contributing to the Coast Guard’s mission of maritime safety and security in the heartland of America.