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About USCGC Point Hobart

USCGC Point Hobart (WPB-82377) was an 82-foot Point-class cutter built for the United States Coast Guard and commissioned in 1967. Designed primarily for law enforcement and search and rescue missions, Point Hobart served extensively along the U.S. coastline, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, participating in anti-smuggling and migrant interdiction operations. During its service, the cutter was known for its speed, agility, and ability to operate in shallow waters, making it well-suited for coastal patrols. After decades of reliable service, USCGC Point Hobart was decommissioned in the late 1990s as the Coast Guard modernized its fleet.

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Brock Felthoff

U.S. Coast Guard

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USCG Station San Francisco, CA

USCG Station San Francisco, CA • U.S. Coast Guard • 1989

USCGC Point Brower Homeport San Diego CA

USCGC Point Brower (WPB-82372) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1986

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1982

USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32)

U.S. Coast Guard • 1975

About USCGC Point Hobart

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Historical Facts

• Designation and Class: USCGC Point Hobart (WPB-82377) was a Point-class cutter, one of the 82-foot patrol boats built for the United States Coast Guard in the 1960s. • Year Built: She was constructed in 1967 at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, as part of an effort to modernize the Coast Guard’s small boat fleet. • Vietnam War Service: Point Hobart was one of 26 Point-class cutters deployed to Vietnam under Operation Market Time, a mission to interdict the flow of arms and supplies by sea to the Viet Cong. • Vietnamization: In 1970, as part of the Vietnamization policy, she was transferred to the Republic of Vietnam Navy and renamed RVNS Đặng Văn Hoành (HQ-706). • Combat Engagements: Point Hobart and her crew participated in numerous interdiction and combat operations, often coming under fire from enemy shore positions and vessels. • Innovative Design: The Point-class featured a unique transom exhaust and 360-degree bridge visibility, vital for combat and search-and-rescue missions. • Notable Rescue Operations: During her Coast Guard service, she was involved in several high-profile search and rescue missions, saving lives at sea. • Crew Efficiency: Designed to be operated by an 8-man crew, Point Hobart's systems allowed most operations to be carried out from the bridge, enhancing efficiency and safety. • Nickname: Many Point-class cutters, including Point Hobart, were affectionately called "The Little White Ships" by their crews due to their color and size. • Legacy: After the fall of South Vietnam in 1975, the fate of Đặng Văn Hoành (ex-Point Hobart) is unclear, but her legacy lives on as part of the storied Point-class contributions to both Coast Guard and allied operations.