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About USCG Station Duluth

USCG Station Duluth, located in Duluth, Minnesota, has served as a vital United States Coast Guard facility on Lake Superior since its establishment in 1940. The station’s primary missions have included search and rescue, law enforcement, ice rescue, and environmental protection in the challenging waters surrounding the Duluth-Superior Harbor. Over the decades, Station Duluth personnel have responded to countless maritime emergencies, particularly during treacherous Great Lakes storms and harsh winters. The unit continues to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of commercial and recreational vessels in the western Lake Superior region.

Unit Members

Scott Wenberg

U.S. Coast Guard

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Adam Guercio

U.S. Coast Guard

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Photos

USCG Station San Francisco, CA

USCG Station San Francisco, CA • U.S. Coast Guard • 1989

USCGC Point Brower Homeport San Diego CA

USCGC Point Brower (WPB-82372) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1986

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1982

USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32)

U.S. Coast Guard • 1975

About USCG Station Duluth

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Founded in 1903: USCG Station Duluth was established in 1903, making it one of the oldest Coast Guard units on the Great Lakes. • Strategic Location: The station sits at the western tip of Lake Superior, overseeing the bustling Duluth-Superior Harbor, one of the busiest inland ports in the United States. • Historic Lighthouse Nearby: Adjacent to the station is the iconic Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse, which has guided mariners since 1910. • Rescue Operations: The crew regularly performs daring rescues, including saving commercial fishermen, recreational boaters, and even stranded ice anglers during sudden storms or ice breakups. • Vessel Traffic Service: Station Duluth manages a high volume of vessel traffic, assisting in the safe transit of massive freighters carrying iron ore, coal, and grain. • Winter Icebreaking: In winter, the station supports icebreaking missions, ensuring that vital shipping lanes remain open despite severe ice on Lake Superior. • Role in 2012 Floods: During the historic 2012 Duluth floods, USCG Station Duluth played a crucial role in evacuations and providing emergency assistance to local residents. • Multinational Cooperation: The station often coordinates with Canadian authorities and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for law enforcement and search and rescue operations across the border. • Modern Fleet: The station operates 45-foot Response Boat-Mediums and 29-foot Response Boat-Smalls, equipped for harsh weather and rough lake conditions. • Community Engagement: USCG Station Duluth is deeply involved in the community, hosting open houses, safety demonstrations, and educational events to promote boating safety and awareness on the Great Lakes.