USCGC WESTWIND

USCGC **Westwind** (WAGB-281) was a Wind-class icebreaker commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Initially built for the U.S. Navy during World War II, she was transferred to the Coast Guard and served extensively in Arctic and Antarctic operations. Throughout her career, Westwind participated in resupply missions, scientific expeditions, and search and rescue operations, demonstrating her vital role in polar environments. Decommissioned in 1988, Westwind left a legacy as one of the most capable and long-serving icebreakers in the Coast Guard fleet.