USCGC Venturous

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Branch

U.S. Coast Guard

Members

About USCGC Venturous

USCGC Venturous (WMEC-625) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter of the Reliance class, commissioned in 1968. Throughout its service, Venturous has conducted a wide range of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, counter-narcotics operations, and homeland security patrols, primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions. The cutter has played a significant role in numerous high-profile drug interdictions and migrant rescue operations, contributing to national and maritime security. Over the decades, USCGC Venturous has earned multiple awards and commendations, reflecting its consistent dedication and service to the nation.

Unit Members

Randall Routt

U.S. Coast Guard

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Terry Berg

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 USCGC Venturous

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Commissioned in 1968: USCGC Venturous (WMEC-625) was commissioned into service with the United States Coast Guard on September 12, 1968, as part of the Reliance-class medium endurance cutters. • Homeport: Venturous is homeported in St. Petersburg, Florida, strategically positioned for missions in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic. • Drug Interdiction Success: Venturous has played a significant role in drug interdiction, seizing thousands of pounds of illegal narcotics during its decades of service. • Refugee Rescues: The cutter has participated in numerous migrant interdiction operations, rescuing and providing humanitarian aid to Cuban and Haitian refugees at sea. • Modernization: Venturous underwent a major Mission Effectiveness Project (MEP) overhaul in 2007, upgrading its systems and extending its operational life. • International Operations: The crew has worked alongside foreign navies and coast guards, including joint operations with the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and other Caribbean nations. • Law Enforcement: Venturous has been involved in high-profile fisheries enforcement missions, protecting U.S. economic interests and marine resources. • Search and Rescue: The cutter has saved countless lives at sea, responding to distress calls from recreational boaters, commercial vessels, and during hurricanes. • Namesake Tradition: “Venturous” is the second Coast Guard cutter to bear the name, continuing a legacy of service and courage. • Public Engagement: Venturous regularly participates in Fleet Weeks, open houses, and community outreach events, strengthening ties between the Coast Guard and the public.