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USCGC CAPE UPRIGHT
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Castle Rock
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Castle Rock (WAVP-383, later WHEC-383) was a Casco-class high endurance cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1944. Initially serving as a patrol frigate during World War II, Castle Rock performed anti-submarine and escort duties in the Atlantic. During the Cold War, she was reclassified and assigned to ocean station duty, weather reporting, and search and rescue missions. In 1971, the cutter was transferred to the South Vietnamese Navy as RVNS Trần Bình Trọng (HQ-05), and later served in the Philippine Navy after the fall of South Vietnam.
USCGC Courier
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Courier (WAGR-410) was a United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned in 1952 and uniquely outfitted as a mobile broadcasting ship during the Cold War. Assigned to the Voice of America, Courier transmitted radio programs and news into Eastern Europe from international waters, serving as a floating radio station to counteract Soviet jamming of Western broadcasts. The ship was stationed primarily off the coast of Greece and played a critical role in psychological operations and information warfare. USCGC Courier was decommissioned in 1972 after two decades of innovative service in both military and diplomatic communications.
USCGC Decisive 629
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Decisive (WMEC-629) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1968. Built as part of the Reliance-class, Decisive has served in a variety of roles, including search and rescue, law enforcement, drug interdiction, and migrant operations primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Over its decades of service, the cutter has participated in numerous high-profile missions, including significant drug seizures and humanitarian responses. USCGC Decisive has been homeported at several locations throughout its career, most notably in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and is recognized for its versatility and steadfast service to the nation.
USCGC Dexter (WAVP-385)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Dexter (WAVP-385) was a Casco-class cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1946. Initially built as part of the U.S. Navy’s Barnegat-class seaplane tenders during World War II, she was later transferred to the Coast Guard and converted for ocean station patrol duties. Throughout her service, Dexter played a crucial role in weather reporting, search and rescue missions, and law enforcement operations in the Atlantic Ocean. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1968, marking the end of her operational career.
USCGC DILIGENCE WMEC 616
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC GENTIAN
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC GENTIAN (WIX-290) was a Cactus-class 180-foot seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1943. Built during World War II, GENTIAN was primarily tasked with maintaining aids to navigation, but also conducted search and rescue operations, law enforcement, and icebreaking duties. Over her decades of service, she was stationed at several homeports, most notably in the Great Lakes and along the Atlantic coast. GENTIAN was decommissioned in 1999 and later transferred to the Nigerian Navy, marking the end of her distinguished Coast Guard career.
USCGC HALFMOON
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC HAMILTON WHEC-715
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC HOLLYHOCK
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Hollyhock (WLB-214)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Hollyhock (WLB-214) is a 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 2003. Homeported in Port Huron, Michigan, Hollyhock is tasked with maintaining aids to navigation, icebreaking, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement duties in the Great Lakes region. The cutter is named after the original USCGC Hollyhock (WAGL-220), which served from 1937 to 1982. Throughout its service, Hollyhock has played a vital role in ensuring safe navigation and maritime security in some of the nation’s busiest freshwater shipping lanes.
USCGC MACKINAW WAGB 83
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Madrona (WLB-302)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Madrona (WLB-302) was a 180-foot Cactus-class seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1943. Built during World War II, Madrona was primarily tasked with maintaining aids to navigation along the U.S. East Coast, but also conducted search and rescue, icebreaking, and law enforcement missions. Throughout her distinguished service, she played a vital role in supporting both military and civilian maritime operations, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic seaboard. Madrona was decommissioned in 2001 after nearly six decades of continuous service, marking the end of a significant chapter in Coast Guard history.
USCGC MANITOU
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC MANITOU (WPB-1302) is a United States Coast Guard Island-class patrol boat commissioned in 1987. Primarily based out of Miami Beach, Florida, MANITOU has played a significant role in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland security missions throughout the Caribbean and Atlantic waters. The cutter has participated in numerous drug interdictions, migrant operations, and disaster relief efforts over its years of service. Renowned for its speed, agility, and versatility, USCGC MANITOU continues to be a vital asset to the Coast Guard’s mission of safeguarding American maritime interests.
USCGC Mesquite WLB-305
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Mesquite (WLB-305) was a 180-foot Iris-class buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1943. Throughout World War II and the following decades, Mesquite performed vital aids-to-navigation, search and rescue, and icebreaking operations primarily in the Great Lakes region. The vessel also contributed to law enforcement and environmental protection missions during her service. On December 4, 1989, Mesquite ran aground off Keweenaw Point, Michigan, and was subsequently deemed unsalvageable and abandoned; her wreck now serves as a popular dive site.
USCGC NORTHLAND
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Northland (WMEC-904) is a United States Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1984. Named after the original USCGC Northland, famous for its World War II Arctic operations, this modern vessel has conducted a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, search and rescue, and counter-narcotics operations throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific regions. Northland has played a key role in numerous drug interdictions and humanitarian assistance missions, often working in coordination with U.S. and international partners. The cutter’s versatility and robust operational history underscore its vital contribution to maritime security and national defense.
USCGC OWASCO
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC PAMLICO
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC PATOKA (WLR-75408)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC PATOKA (WLR-75408) is a United States Coast Guard inland construction tender, originally commissioned to serve along the nation’s rivers and waterways. Assigned to the Coast Guard’s Eighth District, PATOKA’s primary missions include maintaining aids to navigation (ATON), conducting search and rescue operations, and supporting riverine infrastructure. The vessel has played a vital role in ensuring safe navigation for commercial and recreational traffic along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Throughout its service, PATOKA has demonstrated versatility and reliability, contributing to the Coast Guard’s mission of maritime safety and security in the heartland of America.
USCGC POINT STUART
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC POINT WARDE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RED BIRCH
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RED CEDAR
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RED WOOD
U.S. Coast Guard