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White Hulls

High Endurance Cutters

Several ships came from the Navy in 1946, but only 2 205′ Fleet Tugs and 2 213′ Rescue Vessels remained in service in 1947 Ocean Weather Stations became prominent in the 1950s to support the fast growing transoceanic commercial aviation industry Budget constraints allowed only 1 patrol boat and 2 inland tender classes to be …

Medium Endurance Cutters

The Coast Guard decommissioned many of its older cutters within 2 years after the war Several ships came from the Navy in 1946, but only 2 205′ Fleet Tugs and 2 213′ Rescue Vessels remained in service in 1947 Ocean Weather Stations became prominent in the 1950s to support the fast growing transoceanic commercial aviation …

Patrol Boats

The Coast Guard decommissioned many of its older cutters within 2 years after the war Several ships came from the Navy in 1946, but only 2 205′ Fleet Tugs and 2 213′ Rescue Vessels remained in service in 1947 Ocean Weather Stations became prominent in the 1950s to support the fast growing transoceanic commercial aviation …

Surface Effect Ships

The Coast Guard experimented with SES for 20 years Some were more effective than others 73′ Flagstaff Class Evaluation of hydrofoil concept in 1974 Fully operational 75 – 78 Model: Yes Designation Name Class Hull Service Comments Pictures USCGC Flagstaff PGH/WPBH 1 1974 – 1978 NS 115′ High Point Class Evaluation of hydrofoil concept in …