World Navies Today: US Coast Guard

Revised 10 March 2003
Version 2.31
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

This list includes all US Coast Guard cutters and summary information for Coast Guard small craft.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in italics. Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purely unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations. Where two dates are given (i.e. 1965/82), the first is the date of initial completion, and the second is the date of acquisition, conversion, or transfer. Designations given in (parentheses) are assigned but not displayed on the ship's hull.

All ships over 65 feet/19.8 meters in length are classed as Cutters; their names are prefixed by USCGC, except Eagle uses the prefix USCGB for U.S. Coast Guard Bark.

Ship Types Included:
High Endurance Cutters (WHEC)
Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC)
Patrol Boats (WPB, PC)
Icebreakers (WAGB)
Training Ships (WIX)
Seagoing & Coastal Buoy Tenders (WLB, WLM)
Inland & River Tenders (WLI, WLIC, WLR)
Tugs (WTGB, WYTL)
Small Craft


High Endurance Cutters
National Security Cutters (Deepwater Project)

Concept/Program: The Deepwater Capability Replacement Project includes planned constuction of a series of National Security Cutters as replacements for the WHECs.

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Hamilton class large patrol cutters (12 ships)

Displacement: 3,050 tons full load
Dimensions: 378 x 42.75 x 20 feet/115.2 x 13 x 6 meters
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 diesels for cruise, 7,200 bhp; 2 FT4A gas turbines for boost, 36,000 shp, 28.4 knots
Crew: 178
Radar: SPS-40E 2-D air search
EW: WLR-1H(V)5, WLR-3, SRBOC decoy RL
Aviation: midships helicopter deck with hangar and Talon hauldown system ; 1 HH-60J/HH-65A helicopter
Armament: 1 76mm OTO DP, 1 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 25mm Bushmaster low-angle, 4 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Large frigate-like patrol ships, intended for open-ocean, long-range operations. Diesels provide long endurance, with gas turbines for sprint operations. First large US gas turbine ships. Underwent major mid-life modernizations 1985-1992. They will receive some modest upgrades under the Deepwater program and all will ultimately be replaced by new cutters. All but two operate in the Pacific.

Builders: Avondale SY, New Orleans; FRAM at Todd Pacific SY, Seattle and Bath Iron Works.

Design: Frigate-like design; helicopter deck and hangar aft, originally carried a 5"/38cal gun forward. The early gas turbine engines in these ships are inefficient. Underwent FRAM life extensions 1985-1992; work included habitability and communications improvements, all new armament, rehabilitation of helicopter facilities, new radars. All sonars and Harpoon missiles have now been removed.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WHEC 715 Hamilton 1967 PAC San Diego, CA
WHEC 716 Dallas 1967 ATL Charleston, SC
WHEC 717 Mellon 1967 PAC Seattle, WA
WHEC 718 Chase 1968 PAC San Diego, CA
WHEC 719 Boutwell 1968 PAC Alameda, CA
WHEC 720 Sherman 1968 PAC Alameda, CA
WHEC 721 Gallatin 1968 ATL Charleston, SC
WHEC 722 Morgenthau 1969 PAC Alameda, CA
WHEC 723 Rush 1969 PAC Honolulu, HI
WHEC 724 Munro 1971 PAC Alameda, CA
WHEC 725 Jarvis 1971 PAC Honolulu, HI
WHEC 726 Midgett 1972 PAC Seattle, WA
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Medium Endurance Cutters
Offshore Patrol Cutters (Deepwater Project)

Concept/Program: The Deepwater Capability Replacement Project includes planned construction of a series of Offshore Patrol Cutters as replacement for all existing WMECs.

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Alex Haley (USS Edenton class) large patrol cutter

Displacement: 2,929 tons full load
Dimensions: 282 x 50 x 15 feet/88 x 15.25 x 4.6 meters
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 6,800 bhp, 16 knots
Crew: 103
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar, 1 HH-60J/HH-65A helicopter
Armament: 2 25mm Bushmaster low-angle, 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Former USN salvage tug transferred to USCG and converted to operate in Alaskan waters as a patrol and rescue ship. The conversion included addition of a helicopter deck aft; some pumping and firefighting equipment was retained, and the ship retains a heavy towing capability, but most salvage gear was removed. A helo hangar has now been added.

Builders: Brooke Marine, Lowestoft, UK; conversion at USCG Yard, Curtis Bay, MD.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WMEC 39 Alex Haley 1971/99 PAC Kodiak, AK
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Bear ("Famous") class patrol cutters (13 ships)

Displacement: 1,780 tons full load
Dimensions: 270 x 38 x 14 feet/82.3 x 11.6 x 4.3 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 7,000 bhp, 2 shafts, 19 knots
Crew: 100 + 16 transients
EW: SLQ-32(V)2 passive intercept
Aviation: midships helicopter deck with hangar; 1 HH-60J/HH-65A helicopter
Armament: 1 76mm OTO DP, 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Multipurpose cutters designed for general patrol duties; fitted with a telescoping helicopter hangar. The ships have not been entirely satisfactory; they are crowded, slow, and their seakeeping qualities are poor. Originally intended to accommodate a number of additional weapons systems for wartime escort service, but these plans were unrealistic. All based on the US east coast; although designed for 14-day patrols, they are commonly forced to carry out 90-day patrols off Haiti. They will receive some modest upgrades under the Deepwater program.

Builders: WMEC 901-904 by Tacoma Boatbuilding, WA; others Robert E. Derecktor, Middletown, RI.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WMEC 901 Bear 1983 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WMEC 902 Tampa 1984 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WMEC 903 Harriet Lane 1984 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WMEC 904 Northland 1984 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WMEC 905 Spencer 1986 ATL Boston, MA
WMEC 906 Seneca 1987 ATL Boston, MA
WMEC 907 Escanaba 1987 ATL Boston, MA
WMEC 908 Tahoma 1988 ATL New Bedford, MA
WMEC 909 Cambell 1988 ATL New Bedford, MA
WMEC 910 Thetis 1989 ATL Key West, FL
WMEC 911 Forward 1990 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WMEC 912 Legare 1990 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WMEC 913 Mohawk 1991 ATL Key West, FL
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Reliance class patrol cutters (14 ships)

Displacement: 1,050 tons full load
Dimensions: 210.5 x 34 x 10.5 feet/64 x 10.4 x 3.2 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,000 bhp, 18 knots
Crew: 62
Aviation: midships helicopter deck
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster low-angle, 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Patrol cutters intended primarily for SAR and law enforcement. Can land but not carry or maintain helicopters. These cutters, although old and slow, are workhorses. Two of the cutters in the worst condition have decommissioned. The remaining ships will receive some modest upgrades under the Deepwater program.

Builders: Todd SY, Houston; Christy, Sturgeon Bay; Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay; American SB, Lorain OH.

Design: Helicopter deck aft; tall, narrow superstructure with 360 degree visibility, placed well forward. Some originally had gas turbines for higher sprint speeds. All have undergone the Midlife Maintenance Availability life-extension overhaul. This included habitability and communications improvements, removal of the ancient 3"/50cal gun forward and addition of a 25mm gun, removal of gas turbines from ships which had them, complete redesign of the engine room including addition of a funnel to replace stern exhausts, fitting of new firefighting, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, etc.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WMEC 615 Reliance 1964 ATL New Castle, NH
WMEC 616 Diligence 1964 ATL Wilmington, NC
WMEC 617 Vigilant 1964 ATL Cape Canaveral, FL
WMEC 618 Active 1966 PAC Port Angeles, WA
WMEC 619 Confidence 1966 ATL Cape Canaveral, FL
WMEC 620 Resolute 1966 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WMEC 621 Valiant 1967 ATL Miami Beach, FL
WMEC 623 Steadfast 1968 PAC Astoria, OR
WMEC 624 Dauntless 1968 ATL Galveston, TX
WMEC 625 Venturous 1968 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WMEC 626 Dependable 1968 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WMEC 627 Vigorous 1969 ATL Cape May, NJ
WMEC 629 Decisive 1969 ATL Pascagoula, MS
WMEC 630 Alert 1969 PAC Astoria, OR
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Acushnet (USS Diver class) patrol cutter

Displacement: 1,745 tons full load
Dimensions: 213.5 x 39 x 15 feet/65 x 11.8 x 4.6 meters
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,000 bhp, 15.5 knots
Crew: 77
Armament: 3 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Sole survivor of six USN salvage ships and fleet tugs transferred to the USCG. Long overdue for replacement, but will continue in service for at least a few more years, in Alaskan waters. Conversion for USCG service included removal of all salvage and towing gear.

Builders: Basalt Rock, Napa, CA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WMEC 167 Acushnet 1944/46 PAC Ketchikan, AK
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Storis arctic patrol cutter

Displacement: 1,925 tons full load
Dimensions: 230 x 43 x 15 feet/70 x 13 x 4.6 meters
Propulsion: 3 diesels, diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 1,800 shp, 14 knots
Crew: 72
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster low-angle, 4 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Specifically built for patrol, icebreaking and logistics in the Greenland area. Design is based on the 180 foot buoy tenders; during WWII she was heavily armed and carried a floatplane. Her armament has been drastically reduced over the years; underwent a major overhaul in 1986. Has operated in Alaskan waters since 1949. Is now the oldest cutter in service.

Builders: Toledo SB, OH.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WMEC 38 Storis 1942 PAC Kodiak, AK
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Patrol Boats
Fast Response Cutters (Deepwater Project)

Concept/Program: The Deepwater Capability Replacement Project includes planned construction of a series of Fast Response Cutters. These vessels will supplement the existing WPB fleet.

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Cyclone class patrol boats (13+1 ships)

Displacement: 331 tons full load (PC 2,8,13,14: 360 tons)
Dimensions: 170.5 x 25 x 8 feet/52 x 7.6 x 2.4 meters (PC 2,8,13,14: 179 feet/56 meters long)
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 13,400 bhp, 35 knots
Crew: approx. 30
Sonar: hull mounted HF side-scan
EW: APR-39(V)1 radar warning, Mk52 decoy RL
Armament: 1 Stinger SAM station (6 missiles), 1 25mm Bushmaster/40 mm grenade launcher (stabilized mount), 1 25mm Bushmaster low-angle, 2 dual 12.7mm MG, 1 single 12.7mm MG, 2 7.62mm MG, 1 40mm grenade launcher

Concept/Program: All 13 active boats of this class have been transferred to Coast Guard operational control, with Navy crews and Coast Guard boarding teams, for homeland defense missions. Although the transfer is offically temporary, it is likely all the boats will eventually be permanently transferred. In addition, PC 1 was previously transferred to USCG but remains laid up for lack of sufficient crew and operating funds; she may be transferred abroad.

Builders: Bollinger Machine Shop & SY, Lockport, LA.

Design: Based on a British design; very lightly armed. Too cramped to accommodate additional weapons. PC 14's stern is extended to provide a boat launch/recovery ramp; PC 2, 8, and 13 have been retrofitted. PC 14 also incorporates improved propellers and reduced radar signature.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
PC 2 Tempest 1993 ATL Little Creek
PC 3 Hurricane 1993 PAC San Diego
PC 4 Monsoon 1994 PAC San Diego
PC 5 Typhoon 1994 ATL Little Creek
PC 6 Sirocco 1994 ATL Little Creek
PC 7 Squall 1994 PAC San Diego
PC 8 Zephyr 1994 PAC San Diego
PC 9 Chinook 1995 ATL Little Creek
PC 10 Firebolt 1995 ATL Little Creek
PC 11 Whirlwind 1995 ATL Little Creek
PC 12 Thunderbolt 1995 ATL Little Creek
PC 13 Shamal 1996 ATL Little Creek
PC 14 Tornado 2000 ATL Little Creek
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"Island" class patrol boats (49 ships)

Displacement: 155 tons full load (WPB 1301-1317: 165 tons full load)
Dimensions: 110 x 21 x 7.3 feet/33.5 x 6.4 x 2.2 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,820 bhp, 29.7 knots (WPB 1338-1349: 5,460 bhp, 28 knots)
Crew: 16-18
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster low-angle, 2 7.62mm MG

Concept/Program: These are general-purpose patrol boats, suited mainly for SAR and law enforcement. They were constructed in three batches, with various impovements and changes. Although intended for 10-14 day local patrols, they are making Caribbean patrols of up to 60 days. Planned for a service life of only 15 years. They will be extensively upgraded under the Deepwater program, including lengthening to 123 feet with a stern-launch small boat facility, replacement of the superstructure, re-arrangment of internal spaces, and new electronics and communication gear; conversion of the first boats has begun.

Builders: Bollinger SY, Lockport, LA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WPB 1301 Farallon 1986 ATL Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1302 Manitou 1986 ATL Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1303 Matagorda 1986 ATL Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1304 Maui 1986 ATL Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1305 Monhegan 1986 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1306 Nunivak 1986 ATL San Juan, PR
WPB 1307 Ocracoke 1986 ATL San Juan, PR
WPB 1308 Vashon 1986 ATL San Juan, PR
WPB 1309 Aquidneck 1986 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WPB 1310 Mustang 1986 PAC Seward, AK
WPB 1311 Naushon 1986 PAC Ketchikan, AK
WPB 1312 Sanibel 1986 ATL Woods Hole, MA
WPB 1313 Edisto 1987 PAC San Diego, CA
WPB 1314 Sapelo 1987 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1315 Matinicus 1987 ATL San Juan, PR
WPB 1316 Nantucket 1987 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1317 Attu 1988 ATL San Juan, PR
WPB 1318 Baranof 1988 ATL Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1319 Chandeleur 1988 ATL Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1320 Chincoteague 1988 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1321 Cushing 1988 ATL Mobile, AL
WPB 1322 Cuttyhunk 1988 PAC Port Angeles, WA
WPB 1323 Drummond 1988 ATL Cape Canaveral, FL
WPB 1324 Key Largo 1988 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1325 Metomkin 1989 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1326 Monomoy 1989 ATL Woods Hole, MA
WPB 1327 Orcas 1989 PAC Coos Bay, OR
WPB 1328 Padre 1989 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1329 Sitkinak 1989 ATL Key West, FL
WPB 1330 Tybee 1989 PAC San Diego, CA
WPB 1331 Washington 1989 PAC Honolulu, HI
WPB 1332 Wrangell 1989 ATL South Portland, ME
WPB 1333 Adak 1989 ATL Sandy Hook, NJ
WPB 1334 Liberty 1989 PAC Auke Bay, AK
WPB 1335 Anacapa 1990 PAC Petersburg, AK
WPB 1336 Kiska 1989 PAC Hilo, HI
WPB 1337 Assateague 1990 PAC Honolulu, HI
WPB 1338 Grand Isle 1991 ATL Gloucester, MA
WPB 1339 Key Biscayne 1991 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1340 Jefferson Island 1991 ATL South Portland, ME
WPB 1341 Kodiak Island 1991 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1342 Long Island 1991 PAC San Diego, CA
WPB 1343 Bainbridge Island 1991 ATL Sandy Hook, NJ
WPB 1344 Block Island 1991 ATL Atlantic Beach, NC
WPB 1345 Staten Island 1991 ATL Atlantic Beach, NC
WPB 1346 Roanoke Island 1992 PAC Homer, AK
WPB 1347 Pea Island 1992 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1348 Knight Island 1991 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1349 Galveston Island 1992 PAC Apra Harbor, Guam
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85-foot "Guardian"-type patrol boat

Displacement: 105 tons full load
Dimensions: 85 x 22 x 5.3 feet/25.9 x 7 x 1.7 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,470 bhp, 42 knots
Crew:
Armament:

Concept/Program: A single commercial-design patrol boat.

Builders: Guardian Marine, Tacoma, WA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
? ? 2002 PAC
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Barracuda ("Marine Protector") class patrol boats (50+4+9 ships)

Displacement: 91 tons full load
Dimensions: 87 x 17 x 6 feet/26.5 x 5 x 1.8 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,680 bhp, 25 knots
Crew: 10 + 1 transient
Armament: 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: A new, smaller patrol boat meant to replace the "Point" class boats in ports which cannot accommodate "Island" class boats. The boats have a stern ramp for a small boat, rather than the traditional hoisting boom or crane. An additional 13 boats have been authorized, with 4 more funded so far.

Builders: Bollinger SY, Lockport, LA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WPB 87301 Barracuda 1998 PAC Eureka, CA
WPB 87302 Hammerhead 1998 ATL Woods Hole, MA
WPB 87303 Mako 1998 ATL Cape May, NJ
WPB 87304 Marlin 1999 ATL Ft. Meyers, FL
WPB 87305 Stingray 1999 ATL Mobile, AL
WPB 87306 Dorado 1999 PAC Crescent City, CA
WPB 87307 Osprey 1999 PAC Port Townsend, WA
WPB 87308 Chinook 1999 ATL New London, CT
WPB 87309 Albacore 1999 ATL Little Creek, VA
WPB 87310 Tarpon 1999 ATL Tybee Island, GA
WPB 87311 Cobia 1999 ATL Mobile, AL
WPB 87312 Hawksbill 2000 PAC Oceanside, CA
WPB 87313 Cormorant 1999 ATL Ft. Pierce, FL
WPB 87314 Finback 2000 ATL Cape May, NJ
WPB 87315 Amberjack 2000 ATL Port Isabel, TX
WPB 87316 Kittiwake 2000 PAC Nawiliwili, HI
WPB 87317 Blackfin 2000 PAC Santa Barbara, CA
WPB 87318 Bluefin 2000 ATL Ft. Pierce, FL
WPB 87319 Yellowfin 2000 ATL Charleston, SC
WPB 87320 Manta 2000 ATL Freeport, TX
WPB 87321 Coho 2000 ATL Panama City, FL
WPB 87322 Kingfisher 2000 ATL Mayport, FL
WPB 87323 Seahawk 2000 ATL Clearwater, FL
WPB 87324 Steelhead 2000 ATL Nokomis, FL
WPB 87325 Beluga 2000 ATL Wrightsville, FL
WPB 87326 Blacktip 2000 PAC Oxnard, CA
WPB 87327 Pelican 2000 ATL Morgan City, LA
WPB 87328 Ridley 2000 ATL Montauk, NY
WPB 87329 Cochito 2001 ATL Little Creek, VA
WPB 87330 Man-O-War 2001 ATL Galveston, TX
WPB 87331 Moray 2001 ATL Jonesport, ME
WPB 87332 Razorbill 2001 ATL Gulfport, MS
WPB 87333 Adelie 2001 PAC Everett, WA
WPB 87334 Gannet 2001 ATL Fort Lauderdale, FL
WPB 87335 Narwhal 2001 PAC Newport Beach, CA
WPB 87336 Sturgeon 2001 ATL Grand Isle, LA
WPB 87337 Sockeye 2001 PAC Bodega Bay, CA
WPB 87338 Obos 2001 PAC Bodega Bay, CA
WPB 87339 Pompano 2001 ATL Cape May, NJ
WPB 87340 Halibut 2001 ATL Gulfport, MS
WPB 87341 Bonito 2001 PAC Marina Del Rey, CA
WPB 87342 Shrike 2002 ATL Pensacola, FL
WPB 87343 Tern 2002 PAC San Franscisco, CA
WPB 87344 Heron 2002 ATL Sabine, TX
WPB 87345 Wahoo 2002 ATL Cape May, NJ
WPB 87346 Flying Fish 2002 ATL Newport, RI
WPB 87347 Haddock 2002 PAC San Diego, CA
WPB 87348 Brant 2002 PAC Half Moon Bay, CA
WPB 87349 Shearwater 2002 PAC Port Angeles, WA
WPB 87350 Petrel 2002 ATL Little Creek, VA
WPB 87351 (none) 9/2003 Building
WPB 87352 (none) 10/2003 Building
WPB 87353 (none) 11/2003 Building
WPB 87354 (none) 12/2003 Building
WPB 87355 (none) Option
WPB 87356 (none) Option
WPB 87357 (none) Option
WPB 87358 (none) Option
WPB 87359 (none) Option
WPB 87360 (none) Option
WPB 87361 (none) Option
WPB 87362 (none) Option
WPB 87363 (none) Option
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Icebreakers
Healy polar icebreaker

Displacement: 16,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 420 x 82 x 30 feet
Propulsion: 4 diesels, diesel-electric, 2 shafts, 30,000 shp, 17 knots
Crew: 63 + scientific crew
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 HH-65A helicopters
Armament: 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: A new icebreaker procured to replace ships decommissioned in the late 1980's. Delivered 10 November 1999 and placed "In Commission, Special", but not formally commissioned until 21 August 2000. Designed to break 4.5 feet/1.37 meters of ice at 3 knots. Has extensive laboratory facilities.

Builders: Avondale Industries, New Orleans.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WAGB 20 Healy 2000 PAC Seattle, WA
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"Polar" class polar icebreakers (2 ships)

Displacement: 13,623 tons full load
Dimensions: 399 x 83.5 x 33.5 feet/121.6 x 25.4 x 10.2 meters
Propulsion: 6 diesels (18,000 hp) + 3 gas turbines (60,000 hp), 3 shafts, 18 knots
Crew: 139
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 HH-65A helicopters

Concept/Program: Two large, highly capable polar icebreakers Conventional icebreaker design; can break 6 foot/1.8 meter ice at 3 knots, 21 feet/6.4 meters maximum. Underwent limited modernizations in the early 1990's, but are reported to be in need of significant maintenance and repair.

Builders: Lockheed SB, Seattle.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WAGB 10 Polar Star 1976 PAC Seattle, WA
WAGB 11 Polar Sea 1976 PAC Seattle, WA
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Mackinaw lakes icebreaker

Displacement: 5,320 tons full load
Dimensions: 290 x 75 x 19 feet/88.4 x 22.8 x 5.8 meters
Propulsion: diesel-electric, 2 shafts, 10,000 shp, 18.7 knots
Crew: 75

Concept/Program: An elderly icebreaker specially built for Great Lakes service; long overdue for replacement. The design was modified from the "Wind" class to incorporate reduced draft and greater beam. Will be replaced by a new Mackinaw (below); probably will decommission after the 2004 ice season.

Builders: Toledo SB, OH.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WAGB 83 Mackinaw 1944 GL Cheboygan, MI
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Mackinaw lakes icebreaker/buoy tender

Conntract Specifications Only
Displacement: 3,394 tons full load
Dimensions: 240 x 60 x 15.3 feet/75 x 18 x 4.8 meters
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 podded propulsors, 9000 hp, 15 knots
Crew: 50 + 6 transients

Concept/Program: A new icebreaker to replace the elderly Mackinaw; will take the same name as her predecessor. This will be a dual-role ship, designed to serve as a buoy tender during non-ice months; configuration will be similar to WLB-type buoy tenders.

Builders: Marinette Marine, WI.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
(unknown) Mackinaw 10/2005 GL Cheboygan, MI Building
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Training Ships
Eagle (Gorch Fock class) sail training ship

Displacement: 1,816 tons full load
Dimensions: 295 x 39.5 x 17 feet/89.9 x 12 x 5 meters
Propulsion: Sail (3 masts; bark rig), 18 knots; 1000 hp diesel, 1 shaft, 10 knots
Crew: 50 + 150 cadets and instructors

Concept/Program: Former German sail training ship taken as a prize at the end of WWII and put into USCG service in 1946 as a training ship for the Coast Guard Academy. The only US government-owned, actively sailing tall ship, and the second-oldest ship in US government service.

Builders: Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
(WIX 327) Eagle 1936/46 ATL New London, CT
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Gentian (Balsam class) training and support tender

Displacement: 1,025 tons full load
Dimensions: 180 x 37 x 13 feet/54.8 x 11.3 x 4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,200 shp, 13 knots
Crew: approx. 40
Armament: 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Former buoy tender now serving as the "Caribbean Support Tender" to foster international cooperation in the region. Will have a multinational crew. Not significantly modified from the buoy tender configuration.

Builders: Zenith Dredge, Duluth, MN.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WIX 290 Gentian 1943/99 ATL Miami, FL
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Seagoing & Coastal Buoy Tenders
Juniper class seagoing buoy tenders (12+4 ships)

Displacement: 2000 tons full load
Dimensions: 225 x 46 x 13 feet/68.6 x 14 x 3.9 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,200 bhp, 15 knots
Crew: 40
Armament: provision for 1 25mm Bushmaster low-angle

Concept/Program: A new buoy tender design to replace the elderly Balsam class WLBs. These are large, highly capable, multirole ships, twice the size of the ships they are replacing. The buoy deck is forward, with a 15-ton hydraulic crane; there is a built-in oil spill recovery system. 45 day endurance; can work buoys in 8-foot seas. Freshwater icebreaking capability.

Builders: Marinette Marine, WI.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLB 201 Juniper 1996 ATL Newport, RI
WLB 202 Willow 1997 ATL Newport, RI
WLB 203 Kukui 1998 PAC Honolulu, HI
WLB 204 Elm 1998 ATL Atlantic Beach, NC
WLB 205 Walnut 1999 PAC Honolulu, HI
WLB 206 Spar 2001 PAC Kodiak, AK
WLB 207 Maple 2001 PAC Sitka, AK
WLB 208 Aspen 2001 PAC San Franscisco, CA
WLB 209 Sycamore 2002 PAC Cordova, AK
WLB 210 Cypress 2002 ATL Mobile, AL
WLB 211 Oak 2002 ATL Miami, FL
WLB 212 Hickory 2002 PAC Homer, AK
WLB 213 Fir 3/2002 PAC Astoria, OR Building
WLB 214 Hollyhock 9/2003 PAC Apra Harbor, Guam Building
WLB 215 Sequoia 12/2003 GL Port Huron, MI Building
WLB 216 Alder 3/2004 GL Charlevoix, MI Building
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Balsam class seagoing buoy tenders (5 ships)

Displacement: 1,025 tons full load
Dimensions: 180 x 37 x 13 feet/54.8 x 11.3 x 4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,200 shp, 13 knots
Crew: 48
Armament: 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Elderly WWII-era buoy tenders, now being replaced; numerous sisters have been discarded. The buoy deck is forward, with a 20 ton boom; a 3"/50cal gun was originally carried aft. Were armed as convoy escorts during WWII. They have cebreaking hulls, but only a few are strengthened for icebreaking. Built in three series, but the differences between series have become blurred with time. All have been upgraded to one extent or another; some had a major SLEP, other had only austere overhauls. The decommissioning schedule listed below is subject to change.

Builders: Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay, MD; Marine Iron & SB, Duluth, MN; Zenith Dredge, Duluth, MN.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLB 392 Bramble 1944 GL Port Huron, MI Decom 2004
WLB 393 Firebush 1944 PAC Kodiak, AK Decom ???
WLB 401 Sassafras 1944 PAC Apra Harbor, Guam Decom 2003
WLB 404 Sundew 1944 GL Duluth, MN Decom ???
WLB 406 Acacia 1944 GL Charlevoix, MI Decom 2004
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Ida Lewis ("Keeper") class coastal buoy tenders (14 ships)

Displacement: 840 tons full load
Dimensions: 175 x 36 x 8 feet/53.3 x 11 x 2.4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 Z-drives, 1,998 bhp, 12 knots
Crew: 18

Concept/Program: New coastal buoy tenders, replacing the existing outdated vessels. Significantly larger than the vessels they will replace; nearly as large as the older WLBs. Design is a scaled-down version of the Juniper class with a 10 ton hydraulic crane forward; freshwater icebreaking capability, and oil spill recovery system.

Builders: Marinette Marine, WI.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLM 551 Ida Lewis 1996 ATL Newport, RI
WLM 552 Katherine Walker 1997 ATL Bayonne, NJ
WLM 553 Abbie Burgess 1997 ATL Rockland, ME
WLM 554 Marcus Hanna 1997 ATL South Portland, ME
WLM 555 James Rankin 1998 ATL Baltimore, MD
WLM 556 Joshua Appleby 1998 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WLM 557 Frank Drew 2000 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WLM 558 Anthony Petit 2000 PAC Ketchikan, AK
WLM 559 Barbara Mabrity 2000 ATL Mobile, AL
WLM 560 William Tate 2000 ATL Philadelphia, PA
WLM 561 Harry Claiborne 2000 ATL Galveston, TX
WLM 562 Maria Bray 2000 ATL Mayport, FL
WLM 563 Henry Blake 2000 PAC Seattle, WA
WLM 564 George Cobb 2000 PAC San Pedro, CA
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Inland & River Tenders
Pamlico class inland construction tenders (4 ships)

Displacement: 416 tons
Dimensions: 160 x 30 x 4 feet/48.7 x 9 x 1.2 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,000 shp, 10 knots
Crew: 14

Concept/Program: Large, relatively modern inland construction tenders. Self-contained ships, not requiring a separate work barge; they have a large crane on a long working deck.

Builders: Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay, MD.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLIC 800 Pamlico 1976 ATL New Orleans, LA
WLIC 801 Hudson 1976 ATL Miami, FL
WLIC 802 Kennebec 1977 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WLIC 803 Saginaw 1977 ATL Mobile, AL
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Buckthorn inland buoy tender

Displacement: 200 tons full load
Dimensions: 100 x 24 x 4 feet/30.5 x 7.3 x 1.2 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 600 bhp, 11.9 knots
Crew: 15

Concept/Program: Single-ship class intended for Great Lakes operation; essentially a scaled-down WLM-type with a 5-ton boom. Capable of operating in light ice.

Builders: Mobile Ship Repair, AL.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLI 642 Buckthorn 1964 GL Sault St. Marie, MI
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Bluebell (Cosmos class) inland buoy tender

Displacement: 178 tons full load
Dimensions: 100 x 24 x 5 feet/30.5 x 7.4 x 1.5 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 600 bhp, 10.5 knots
Crew: 14

Concept/Program: Survivor of a class of 5.

Builders: Birchfield Boiler, Tacoma, WA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLI 313 Bluebell 1945 PAC Portland, OR
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Kankakee class tug-type river buoy tenders (2 ships)

Displacement: 172 tons full load
Dimensions: 75 x 24 x 5 feet/22.8 x 7.3 x 1.5 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,080 bhp, 12 knots
Crew: 19

Concept/Program: New tug-type tenders, replacing old vessels. Push 130 foot buoy barges.

Builders: Avondale Small Boat Division, New Orleans.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLR 75500 Kankakee 1990 IR Memphis, TN
WLR 75501 Greenbrier 1990 IR Natchez, MS
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Anvil class inland construction tenders (8 ships)

Displacement: 145 tons
Dimensions: 75 x 22 x 4 feet/22.9 x 6.7 x 1.2 meters (WLIC 75306-75310: 76 x 22 x 4 feet/23.1 x 6.7 x 1.2 meters)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 600 bhp, 8.6 to 9.4 knots
Crew: 13

Concept/Program: Typical tug-type tenders, each assigned to push a work barge, rather than a buoy barge. Two sisters have been stricken.

Builders: Gibbs SY, Jacksonville; McDermott, Morgan City, MI; Sturgeon Bay SB, WI.; Dorchester SB, NJ.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLIC 75301 Anvil 1962 ATL Charleston, SC
WLIC 75302 Hammer 1962 ATL Mayport, FL
WLIC 75303 Sledge 1962 ATL Baltimore, MD
WLIC 75304 Mallet 1963 ATL Corpus Christi, TX
WLIC 75305 Vise 1963 ATL St. Petersburg, FL
WLIC 75306 Clamp 1964 ATL Galveston, TX
WLIC 75309 Hatchet 1966 ATL Galveston, TX
WLIC 75310 Axe 1966 ATL Mobile, AL
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Ouachita class tug-type river buoy tenders (6 ships)

Displacement: 143 tons
Dimensions: 65.5 x 21 x 5 feet/20 x 6.4 x 1.5 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 600 bhp, 10.5 knots
Crew: 12

Concept/Program: Tug-type tenders for the western rivers; each pushes a buoy barge.

Builders: WLR 65501, 65502 by Platzer SY, Houston; others by Gibbs, Jacksonville.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLR 65501 Ouachita 1960 IR Chattanooga, TN
WLR 65502 Cimarron 1960 IR Paris Landing, TN
WLR 65503 Obion 1962 IR Owensboro, KY
WLR 65504 Scioto 1962 IR Keokuk, IA
WLR 65505 Osage 1962 IR Sewickley, PA
WLR 65506 Sangamon 1962 IR Peoria, IL
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Gasconade class tug-type river buoy tenders (9 ships)

Displacement: 141 tons full load
Dimensions: 75 x 22 x 4 feet/22.8 x 6.7 x 1.2 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 600 bhp, 7-8 knots
Crew: 19

Concept/Program: Typical tug-type tenders, designed to work with 90 foot buoy barges.

Builders: St. Lousis SB&DD, MO; Maxon Construction, Tell City, IN; Halter Marine, New Orleans.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLR 75401 Gasconade 1964 IR Omaha, NE
WLR 75402 Muskingum 1965 IR Sallisaw, OK
WLR 75403 Wyaconda 1965 IR Dubuque, IA
WLR 75404 Chippewa 1965 IR Paris Landing, TN
WLR 75405 Cheyenne 1966 IR St. Louis, MO
WLR 75406 Kickapoo 1969 IR Vicksburg, MS
WLR 75407 Kanawha 1969 IR Pine Bluff, AR
WLR 75408 Patoka 1970 IR Greenville, MS
WLR 75409 Chena 1970 IR Hickman, KY
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Improved Berry class inland buoy tenders (2 ships)

Displacement: 68 tons full load
Dimensions: 65 x 17 x 4 feet/20 x 5 x 1.2 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 400 bhp, 11.3 knots
Crew: 8

Concept/Program: Improved versions of the previous class.

Builders: Dubuque Boat & Boiler, IA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLI 65400 Bayberry 1954 PAC Seattle, WA
WLI 65401 Elderberry 1954 PAC Petersburg, AK
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Blackberry inland buoy tender (1 ship)

Displacement: 68 tons full load
Dimensions: 65 x 17 x 4 feet/19.8 x 5 x 1.2 meters
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 220 bhp, 9 knots
Crew: 8

Concept/Program: A small, workboat-style inland tender. Two sisters discarded. Builders: Reliable Welding Works, Olympia, WA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WLI 65303 Blackberry 1946 ATL Long Beach, NC
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Tugs
"Bay" class icebreaking coastal tugs (9 ships)

Displacement: 662 tons full load
Dimensions: 140 x 37 x 12 feet/42.7 x 11.3 x 3.7 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 2,500 shp, 14.7 knots
Crew: 17

Concept/Program: Series of 9 icebreaking tugs, replaced old WYTM types. Can break 20-inch ice. Planned 10th ship not built. WTBG 102 and 103 push buoy barges. WTGB 106 has been recommissioned as a training ship and icebreaker.

Builders: Tacoma Boatbuilding, WA, except WTGB 107, 109 by Bay City Marine, Tacoma, WA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WTGB 101 Katamai Bay 1979 GL Sault St. Marie, MI
WTGB 102 Bristol Bay 1979 GL Detroit, MI
WTGB 103 Mobile Bay 1979 GL Sturgeon Bay, WI
WTGB 104 Biscayne Bay 1979 GL St. Ignace, MI
WTGB 105 Neah Bay 1980 GL Cleveland, MI
WTGB 106 Morro Bay 1981 ATL CG Academy, New London, CT
WTGB 107 Penobscot Bay 1985 ATL Bayonne, NJ
WTGB 108 Thunder Bay 1985 ATL Rockland, ME
WTGB 109 Sturegon Bay 1988 ATL Bayonne, NJ
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65 Foot type harbor tugs (10 ships)

Displacement: 72 tons full load
Dimensions: 65 x 19 x 7 feet/19.8 x 5.8 x 2.1 meters
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 475 bhp, 10 knots
Crew: 8-10

Concept/Program: A series of small harbor tugs intended for general towing, patrol and light icebreaking duties. Several sisterships discarded; all survivors re-engined 1993-1996. USCG intends to decommission these ships; the WLMs will presumably assume their icebreaking duties.

Builders: Gibbs, Jacksonville; Barbour Boat Works, New Bern, NC; Western Boatbuilding, Tacoma, WA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
WYTL 65601 Capstan 1961 ATL Philadelphia, PA
WYTL 65602 Chock 1962 ATL Portsmouth, VA
WYTL 65604 Tackle 1962 ATL Crisfield, MD
WYTL 65607 Bridle 1963 ATL Southwest Harbor, ME
WYTL 65608 Pendant 1963 ATL Boston, MA
WYTL 65609 Shackle 1963 ATL South Portland, ME
WYTL 65610 Hawser 1963 ATL Bayonne, NJ
WYTL 65611 Line 1963 ATL Bayonne, NJ
WYTL 65612 Wire 1963 ATL Saugerties, NY
WYTL 65614 Bollard 1967 ATL New Haven, CT
WYTL 65615 Cleat 1967 ATL Philadelphia, PA
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Small Craft

Numbers of boats in service change frequently as new boats are added, old boats are discarded, and station/unit inventories are revised. This list is based on official USCG inventories, but the in-service numbers may not be completely accurate.

Armed Boats & Pursuit Boats
Photo Designation Number Series No. In Service Description
(photo) TPSB 25341-25383 44 25 ft. Transportable Port Security Boats (Boston Whaler type)

Motor Lifeboats
Photo Designation Number Series No. In Service Description
(photo) MLB 52312-52315 4 52 ft. Motor Lifeboats
(photo) MLB 47201 Series 95+23 47 ft. Motor Lifeboats
(photo) MLB 44301 Series 41 44 ft. Motor Lifeboats (being replaced by 47 ft. MLB)
(photo) SRB 30600 Series 9 30 ft. Surf Rescue Boats (being retired)

Utility/Rescue Boats
Photo Designation Number Series No. In Service Description
(photo) IMARV 502001 1 50 ft. Independent Response Vessel
(photo) UTB 41300-41507 Series 185 41 ft. Utility Boat, Big
RB-M -- -- Response Boat, Medium - UTB replacement program; under development. UTMs are prototypes for RB-M.
(photo) UTM (various) 6 Utility Boat, Medium (6 unique prototypes)
UTL 360501 1 36 ft. Utility Boat, Light
UTL 270000 Series 5 27 ft. Utility Boat, Light (Boston Whaler type)
UTL 262503,263501 2 26 ft. Utility Boat, Light
UTL 250000 Series 14 25 ft. Utility Boat, Light (Boston Whaler type)
UTL 240000 Series 20 24 ft. Utility Boat, Light (Boston Whaler type)
UTL 230000 Series 27 23 ft. Utility Boat, Light
(photo) UTL 220000 Series 22 22 ft. Utility Boat, Light (Boston Whaler type)
UTL 210000 Series 11 21 ft. Utility Boat, Light
UTL 201113,202513 2 20 ft. Utility Boat, Light
UTL 182000,185000 Series 9 18 ft. Utility Boat, Light (Boston Whaler Type)
UTL 170000 Series 18 17 ft. Utility Boat, Light
UTL 160000 Series 3 16 ft. Utility Boat, Light
RIBB 280000 Series 2 28 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Big
RIBB 250000 Series 3 25 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Big
RIBB 240000 Series 10 24 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Big
RIBM 220000 Series 4 22 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Medium
(photo) RIBM 210000 Series 141 21 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Medium
RIBM 200000 Series 4 20 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Medium
RIBM 19300,19400 Series 6 19 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Medium
RIBM 190000 Series 10 19 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Medium
RIBM 170000 Series 14 17 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Medium
RIBL 150000 Series 2 15 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Light
RIBL 140000 Series 2 14 ft. Rigid Inflatable Boat, Light
(photo) PWB 32700 Series 3 32 ft. Ports & Waterways Boats (being discarded)
PWB 27350 Series 4 27 ft. Ports & Waterways Boats (Boston Whaler type)
PWB 21400,21500 Series 13 21 ft. Ports & Waterways Boats
PWB (various) 7 misc. Ports & Waterways Boats (being discarded)
FR 1706000 1 17 ft. Flood Relief Punt
FR 161000,163000 Series 55 16 ft. Flood Relief Punt
SKI 144000 Series 32 14 ft. Ice Rescue Skiff

Shipboard Boats
Photo Designation Number Series No. In Service Description
CB-L 240100,240101 2 Cutter Boat, Large (24 ft. RHIB)
CB-L 220000 Series 50+ Cutter Boat, Large (22 ft. RHIB)
CB-L 210100,210541 Series 6 Cutter Boat, Large (21 ft. RHIB)
CB-M 220208 1 Cutter Boat, Medium (22 ft. RHIB)
CB-M 210000 Series 31 Cutter Boat, Medium (21 ft. RHIB)
CB-M 203517 1 Cutter Boat, Medium (20 ft. RHIB)
CB-M 19300,19400,19500 Series 13 Cutter Boat, Medium (19 ft. RHIB)
CB-M 190000 Series 5 Cutter Boat, Medium (19 ft. RHIB)
CB-M 180000 Series 39+ Cutter Boat, Medium (18 ft. RHIB)
CB-M 170000 Series 50 Cutter Boat, Medium (17 ft. RHIB)
(photo) CB-S 150000 Series 21 Cutter Boat, Small (15 ft. RHIB)
CB-S 140000 Series 22+ Cutter Boat, Small (14 ft. RHIB)
CB-S 130000 Series 19 Cutter Boat, Small (13 ft. RHIB)
MSB 26500 Series 55 26 ft. Motor Surfboats (being retired)
LC 366000 Series 6 36 ft. Landing Craft (carried by WAGBs)
ASB 39139,39652,39653 3 39 ft. Arctic Survey Boats (carried by WAGBs)

Aids-To-Navigation Boats
Photo Designation Number Series No. In Service Description
-- -- -- ANB/TANB Replacement Studies - preliminary studies are underway to develop replacements for the 55 foot ANB and TANB; the miscellaenous ANBs and small buoy tenders not replaced by the 49 foot BUSLs will also be replaced.
ANB 643501-643502 3 64 ft. Aids-to-Navigation Boats
ANB 63107 1 63 ft. Aids-to-Navigation Boat (to be replaced by 49 ft. BUSL)
(photo) ANB 55101-55122 21 55 ft. Aids-to-Navigation Boats
ANB(X) 382001 1 38 ft. Aids-to-Navigation Boat
ANB(X) 342500,344266 2 34 ft. Aids-to-Navigation Boats
BU 45300 Series 2 45 ft. Buoy Boats (being replaced by 49 ft. BUSL)
(photo) BUSL 49401 Series 18+10 49 ft. Stern Loading Buoy Boats (2 prototypes to be discarded)
BUSL 46315 2 46 ft. Stern Loading Buoy Boats (being replaced by 49 ft. BUSL)
TANB 232520,233501 1 23 ft. Transportable Aids-to-Navigation Boats
TANB 21400, 21500, 211000 Series 82 21 ft. Transportable Aids-to-Navigation Boats
(photo) BARGE (various) 34 Construction, Buoy Tending, and Buoy Storage Barges (various sizes & types)

Service, Support, & Training Boats
Photo Designation Number Series No. In Service Description
LCM 72015,748281 2 72 ft/74 ft. Landing Craft Conversions
LCM 56025,560500 2 56 ft. Landing Craft Conversions
CT 18 1 64 ft. Training Craft - USCG Academy
ATB 41327,41403,41405 3 41 ft. Aviation Training Boats (41 ft. UTB)
SPC 266200 1 26 ft. Personnel Launch
MCB 25400 Series 3 25 ft. Motor Cargo Boats (being retired)
SB (various) 8 Sailboats - USCG Academy

Work Punts
Photo Designation Number Series No. In Service Description
WP 200000 Series 17 20 ft. Work Punts
(photo) WP 180000 Series 36 18 ft. Work Punts
WP 170000 Series 33 17 ft. Work Punts
WP 160000 Series 37 16 ft. Work Punts
WP 150000 Series 15 15 ft. Work Punts
WP 140000 Series 18 14 ft. Work Punts
WP 130000 Series 12 13 ft. Work Punts
WP 120000 Series 4 12 ft. Work Punts
WP 116000 Series 3 11 ft. Work Punts
WP 100000 Series 6 10 ft. Work Punts
WP (various) 5 Misc. Work Punts

Note: The Coast Guard also operates the former Navy floating drydock Oak Ridge (ex-ARDM 1) at Curtis Bay, MD.

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