USCGC NORTHLAND

• Commissioned in 1984: USCGC Northland (WMEC-904) is a Famous-class medium endurance cutter that entered service with the United States Coast Guard in December 1984. • Homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia: The cutter is based in Portsmouth, serving as a key asset for operations along the Atlantic coast and the Caribbean Sea. • Named After an Earlier Cutter: Northland is the second Coast Guard vessel to bear the name. The original USCGC Northland (WPG-49) served from 1927 and played a major role in World War II. • Drug Interdiction Successes: Northland has seized hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of illegal drugs in numerous high-profile operations throughout the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. • Humanitarian Missions: The cutter and her crew have rescued countless migrants at sea, providing food, water, and medical treatment during dangerous voyages. • Hurricane Response: Northland has participated in disaster relief for hurricanes, including search and rescue and delivering supplies to affected regions. • Famous-class Cutter: As a Famous-class cutter, Northland is equipped for multi-mission operations, including law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland security. • International Cooperation: Northland regularly works with allied navies and coast guards, conducting joint operations and training exercises, especially in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. • Notable Rescue in 2005: In December 2005, Northland rescued 178 migrants from a disabled vessel near the Bahamas, demonstrating the crew’s skill and dedication. • Motto and Symbolism: The ship’s motto, “Courage, Endurance, Sacrifice,” reflects the values and history of service embodied by the cutter and her crews.