USCGC JEFFERSON ISLAND

• USCGC Jefferson Island (WPB-1340) was an Island-class patrol boat: Commissioned in 1986, she was one of 49 Island-class cutters built for the United States Coast Guard. • Named after Jefferson Island, Maryland: The cutter followed the tradition of being named after U.S. islands, a naming convention for this class. • Primary missions included law enforcement and search & rescue: Jefferson Island was often tasked with drug interdiction, fisheries enforcement, and maritime rescue operations. • Homeported in Portland, Maine: She operated mainly in the waters of the Northeast United States, protecting the country's maritime interests. • Played a role during Operation Able Manner: Jefferson Island was deployed to support the Coast Guard’s humanitarian missions, including the interception of Haitian migrants in the 1990s. • Involved in notable drug interdiction missions: The cutter intercepted several vessels attempting to smuggle narcotics into the U.S., contributing to national anti-drug efforts. • Rescued mariners in distress: On numerous occasions, Jefferson Island’s crew assisted sailors and fishermen in peril, upholding the Coast Guard’s lifesaving tradition. • Participated in international exercises: The cutter participated in joint operations with Canadian and other allied navies, enhancing maritime security cooperation. • Decommissioned in 2001: After 15 years of service, Jefferson Island was retired as part of the Coast Guard’s modernization efforts. • Transferred to the Republic of Georgia: Post-decommissioning, the cutter was transferred to the Georgian Coast Guard and renamed Tsotne Dadiani (P210), where she continued to serve in the Black Sea region.