ABOUT USCGC JARVIS
- Commissioned in 1972: USCGC Jarvis (WHEC-725) was commissioned on August 4, 1972, as a high endurance cutter in the United States Coast Guard.
- Named After David H. Jarvis: The ship was named in honor of Lieutenant David H. Jarvis, famed for leading the 1897 Overland Relief Expedition in Alaska to rescue stranded whalers.
- Homeport in Honolulu: For most of her service, Jarvis was homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, and played a key role in Pacific operations.
- Vietnam War Service: Shortly after commissioning, Jarvis was deployed to Vietnam as part of Operation Market Time, conducting interdiction patrols to stop the flow of arms and supplies.
- Rescue Operations: Jarvis participated in numerous search and rescue missions, including high-profile rescues of fishermen and mariners in the vast Pacific Ocean.
- Drug Interdiction: The cutter was instrumental in several major narcotics seizures, intercepting illegal drugs bound for the United States during the height of the War on Drugs.
- Collided with a Russian Submarine: In 1984, Jarvis was involved in a collision with a Soviet submarine, highlighting the tensions and risks of Cold War naval operations.
- Modernization: Jarvis underwent the Fleet Renovation and Modernization (FRAM) program in the 1990s, receiving upgrades to navigation, communication, and combat systems.
- Retirement and Transfer: After 40 years of service, Jarvis was decommissioned in 2012 and later transferred to the Bangladesh Navy, where she serves as BNS Somudra Joy.
- Decorated Service: Over her career, Jarvis earned numerous awards, including the Coast Guard Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal.