Sitting placidly moored at the pier, this classic wooden boat displays the sleek and graceful lines of its 1920s and 1930s design heritage. The seemingly
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Posts on the United States Coast Guard.
The SS Pendleton & SS Fort Mercer Rescues – A Comparative Timeline
The SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer disasters have an infamous reputation in maritime history. These two T2 tankers were caught in a storm on
The Sinking of the Sloviansk (Formerly USCGC Cushing)
Characteristics of USCGC Cushing (WPB-1321) as designed Dimensions Length: 110 ft. Beam: 21 ft. Draft: 7 ft. 4 in. (max) Propulsion 2 Alco-Paxman Valenta diesels
Admiral Linda Fagan: 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
As of 1 June 2022, Admiral Linda L. Fagan has assumed office as the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. She relieved Commandant
The Loss of USCGC Alert (WSC/WMEC-127)
Note: For the sake of brevity, this post will only cover the USCGC Alert. For those interested in a really good article on this class
Book Review – U.S. Coast Guard Cutters & Craft of WWII by Robert Scheina
Many of us are familiar with the great naval battles of WWII and their associated ships. Names like Missouri, Enterprise, Yorktown, Indianapolis, Yamato, Akagi, Bismarck,
Fair Winds & Following Seas 