USCGC Wachusett

USCGC Wachusett (WHEC-44) was an Owasco-class high endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1946. Originally designed for service during World War II, she served primarily during the Cold War, performing patrols, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions in the Pacific Ocean. Wachusett played a significant role in the Vietnam War as part of Operation Market Time, interdicting enemy supply routes along the coast of South Vietnam. The cutter was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of distinguished service.