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USCGC HOLLYHOCK
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Hollyhock (WLB-214)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Hollyhock (WLB-214) is a 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 2003. Homeported in Port Huron, Michigan, Hollyhock is tasked with maintaining aids to navigation, icebreaking, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement duties in the Great Lakes region. The cutter is named after the original USCGC Hollyhock (WAGL-220), which served from 1937 to 1982. Throughout its service, Hollyhock has played a vital role in ensuring safe navigation and maritime security in some of the nation’s busiest freshwater shipping lanes.
USCGC MACKINAW WAGB 83
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Madrona (WLB-302)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Madrona (WLB-302) was a 180-foot Cactus-class seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1943. Built during World War II, Madrona was primarily tasked with maintaining aids to navigation along the U.S. East Coast, but also conducted search and rescue, icebreaking, and law enforcement missions. Throughout her distinguished service, she played a vital role in supporting both military and civilian maritime operations, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic seaboard. Madrona was decommissioned in 2001 after nearly six decades of continuous service, marking the end of a significant chapter in Coast Guard history.
USCGC MANITOU
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC MANITOU (WPB-1302) is a United States Coast Guard Island-class patrol boat commissioned in 1987. Primarily based out of Miami Beach, Florida, MANITOU has played a significant role in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland security missions throughout the Caribbean and Atlantic waters. The cutter has participated in numerous drug interdictions, migrant operations, and disaster relief efforts over its years of service. Renowned for its speed, agility, and versatility, USCGC MANITOU continues to be a vital asset to the Coast Guard’s mission of safeguarding American maritime interests.
USCGC Mesquite WLB-305
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Mesquite (WLB-305) was a 180-foot Iris-class buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1943. Throughout World War II and the following decades, Mesquite performed vital aids-to-navigation, search and rescue, and icebreaking operations primarily in the Great Lakes region. The vessel also contributed to law enforcement and environmental protection missions during her service. On December 4, 1989, Mesquite ran aground off Keweenaw Point, Michigan, and was subsequently deemed unsalvageable and abandoned; her wreck now serves as a popular dive site.
USCGC NORTHLAND
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Northland (WMEC-904) is a United States Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1984. Named after the original USCGC Northland, famous for its World War II Arctic operations, this modern vessel has conducted a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, search and rescue, and counter-narcotics operations throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific regions. Northland has played a key role in numerous drug interdictions and humanitarian assistance missions, often working in coordination with U.S. and international partners. The cutter’s versatility and robust operational history underscore its vital contribution to maritime security and national defense.
USCGC OUACHITA
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC OWASCO
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC PAMLICO
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC PATOKA (WLR-75408)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC PATOKA (WLR-75408) is a United States Coast Guard inland construction tender, originally commissioned to serve along the nation’s rivers and waterways. Assigned to the Coast Guard’s Eighth District, PATOKA’s primary missions include maintaining aids to navigation (ATON), conducting search and rescue operations, and supporting riverine infrastructure. The vessel has played a vital role in ensuring safe navigation for commercial and recreational traffic along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Throughout its service, PATOKA has demonstrated versatility and reliability, contributing to the Coast Guard’s mission of maritime safety and security in the heartland of America.
USCGC Point Evans
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Point Evans (WPB-82354) was a Point-class cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1967. Designed for law enforcement, search and rescue, and coastal patrol duties, she served primarily along the U.S. West Coast. During her service, Point Evans participated in numerous rescue operations and maritime law enforcement missions, contributing to coastal security and safety. After decades of active duty, she was eventually decommissioned and transferred to another nation as part of U.S. military assistance programs.
USCGC POINT STUART
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RED BIRCH
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RED CEDAR
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RED WOOD
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC SENECA
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Seneca (WMEC-906) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1986. Named after the original USCGC Seneca, a distinguished cutter from the early 20th century, Seneca has played a critical role in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and national security missions. The cutter has been deployed for drug interdiction operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, frequently seizing large quantities of narcotics and apprehending smugglers. Additionally, Seneca has participated in humanitarian missions, disaster response, and joint military exercises, demonstrating its versatility and importance within the Coast Guard fleet.
USCGC Sherman WHEC 720
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC SORREL (WLB-296)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC SPIKE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC STEADFAST
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC STEADFAST (WMEC-623) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1968. Nicknamed “The Steady Betty,” she has served with distinction in law enforcement, search and rescue, and national defense missions, primarily along the Pacific coasts of North, Central, and South America. STEADFAST has played a vital role in drug interdiction efforts, seizing thousands of pounds of narcotics throughout her service. Over her decades of operation, the cutter has participated in numerous multinational exercises and humanitarian missions, upholding the Coast Guard’s commitment to maritime safety and security.
USCGC SUMAC (WLR 311)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC SUMAC (WLR 311) is a United States Coast Guard inland river buoy tender, originally commissioned in 1944. Built during World War II, SUMAC has served primarily in maintaining navigational aids along major inland waterways, ensuring safe passage for commercial and military vessels. Over its decades of service, the cutter has supported a range of Coast Guard missions, including search and rescue, environmental protection, and law enforcement. The vessel exemplifies the crucial role of river tenders in sustaining America's maritime infrastructure and operational readiness.
USCGC VENTUROUS WMEC-625
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Wachusett
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Wachusett (WHEC-44) was an Owasco-class high endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1946. Originally designed for service during World War II, she served primarily during the Cold War, performing patrols, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions in the Pacific Ocean. Wachusett played a significant role in the Vietnam War as part of Operation Market Time, interdicting enemy supply routes along the coast of South Vietnam. The cutter was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of distinguished service.