USCGC Tupelo

USCGC Tupelo (WLB-303) was a Cactus-class 180-foot seagoing buoy tender of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1943. During World War II, Tupelo supported war efforts by maintaining navigational aids and conducting search and rescue operations in the Pacific Theater. After the war, she continued service along the West Coast and in Alaska, performing essential missions such as law enforcement, icebreaking, and environmental protection. Tupelo remained active until her decommissioning in 1975, leaving a legacy of dedicated service across three decades.