William Vollmer

USCGC White Pine (WAGL-547) was a buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944 during World War II. Built to maintain aids to navigation, White Pine operated primarily along the East Coast and in the Caribbean, ensuring the safe passage of military and commercial vessels. Throughout her service, she also participated in search and rescue operations and supported other Coast Guard missions, including law enforcement and icebreaking. White Pine remained in active service until her decommissioning in 1999, marking over five decades of dedicated service to maritime safety and security.