USCGC TANEY

• Unique Survivor of Pearl Harbor: USCGC Taney is the last surviving warship still afloat that was present during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. • Named for Supreme Court Chief Justice: The cutter was named after Roger B. Taney, the fifth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. • Commissioned in 1936: Taney was commissioned on October 24, 1936, making her one of the U.S. Coast Guard’s legendary Treasury-class cutters. • World War II Service: During WWII, Taney served as a convoy escort in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and later as an anti-aircraft ship during the Philippines campaign. • Japanese Air Attack: On the night of December 7/8, 1941, Taney fired at attacking Japanese aircraft from her station in Honolulu Harbor. • Vietnam War Service: Taney participated in Operation Market Time, interdicting enemy supply lines off the coast of Vietnam. • Longest-Serving Cutter: Taney was in active service for nearly 50 years (1936–1986), making her one of the longest-serving combat ships in U.S. history. • Humanitarian Missions: The cutter was involved in numerous humanitarian missions, including hurricane relief, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations. • Baltimore Museum Ship: After decommissioning in 1986, Taney became a museum ship at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, open to the public. • Haunted Reputation: The ship is reputed to be haunted, with numerous reports of paranormal activity from visitors and staff over the years.