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USCGC SHACKLE (WLIC-753) is a United States Coast Guard inland construction tender, commissioned in 1966. Based out of Southport, North Carolina, her primary mission is to maintain aids to navigation in the coastal and inland waters of the region. Over her decades of service, SHACKLE has also participated in search and rescue operations, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions. The cutter's versatility and dedicated crew have made her a vital asset to the Coast Guard's missions along the southeastern seaboard.

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USCGC SHACKLE (WYTL-65609) is a United States Coast Guard 65-foot harbor tug, originally built in 1966 at the Gibbs Gas Engine Company in Jacksonville, Florida.
The vessel was part of the WYTL 65-foot class, designed for icebreaking, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations, especially in colder northern waters.
SHACKLE is powered by a single diesel engine, which provides durability and reliability for prolonged missions in harsh environments.
The cutter’s primary area of operation has included Kittery, Maine, supporting missions in the challenging waters of the North Atlantic.
Throughout her service, SHACKLE has played a key role in icebreaking operations, keeping vital waterways open during winter months for shipping and emergency access.
SHACKLE has participated in numerous search and rescue missions, saving lives and assisting vessels in distress along the New England coastline.
The vessel has been vital in aids to navigation, maintaining buoys and markers that are crucial for safe maritime traffic.
SHACKLE has also engaged in law enforcement duties, helping enforce fisheries regulations and prevent illegal activities in U.S. waters.
The cutter often collaborates with local agencies and other Coast Guard units, demonstrating the importance of interagency cooperation in maritime operations.
USCGC SHACKLE remains a symbol of the Coast Guard’s dedication to safety, service, and security in American waters, and continues to serve with distinction more than five decades after her commissioning.

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U.S. Coast Guard • 1983

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U.S. Coast Guard • 1983

About USCGC SHACKLE

About this Unit

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USCGC SHACKLE (WYTL-65609) is a United States Coast Guard 65-foot harbor tug, originally built in 1966 at the Gibbs Gas Engine Company in Jacksonville, Florida.
The vessel was part of the WYTL 65-foot class, designed for icebreaking, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations, especially in colder northern waters.
SHACKLE is powered by a single diesel engine, which provides durability and reliability for prolonged missions in harsh environments.
The cutter’s primary area of operation has included Kittery, Maine, supporting missions in the challenging waters of the North Atlantic.
Throughout her service, SHACKLE has played a key role in icebreaking operations, keeping vital waterways open during winter months for shipping and emergency access.
SHACKLE has participated in numerous search and rescue missions, saving lives and assisting vessels in distress along the New England coastline.
The vessel has been vital in aids to navigation, maintaining buoys and markers that are crucial for safe maritime traffic.
SHACKLE has also engaged in law enforcement duties, helping enforce fisheries regulations and prevent illegal activities in U.S. waters.
The cutter often collaborates with local agencies and other Coast Guard units, demonstrating the importance of interagency cooperation in maritime operations.
USCGC SHACKLE remains a symbol of the Coast Guard’s dedication to safety, service, and security in American waters, and continues to serve with distinction more than five decades after her commissioning.