Misc Patrol Gunboat
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Designation | Name | Class | Hull | Service | Comments | Pictures |
USCGC | Cobb 300′ (ex Governor Cobb) |
WPG | 181 | 1943 – 1946 | 1906 – First turbine propelled commercial ship in US Training ship in EASRSEAFRON in WWI Originally used as a steam plant training ship 1944 – Converted to a helicopter carrier with the addition of a flight deck Instrumental in proving the concept of helo ops from ships Recognized as the first helicopter carrier |
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Misc River Patrol Boats
Model: No
Designation | Name | Class | Hull | Service | Comments | Pictures |
USRC/USCGC | Pamlico 158′ | WPR | 1907 – 1946 | Designed with a shallow draft for inland cruising Stationed in New Bern, NC and became a fixture in the community Transported many Congressional and press parties to New Bern Naval Reserve training ship in WWI Classified a WPR in 1939 and served through WWII One of her crewmen from 1940 to 1943 was Steward’s Mate Alex Haley When informed of her pending decommissioning, New Bern had their Congressman intercede with the Commandant to save the ship Finally decommissioned on 6 September 1946 after 40 years of service A plaque commemorating her service was dedicated on 28 April 1990 Alex Haley helped in the dedication |
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