USCGC Point Class (WLB-100)

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkbp:armament Machine guns
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Marinette_Marine
gptkbp:commissioned 1966
gptkbp:crewSize 10-12 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned 1995
gptkbp:design High maneuverability
Durable construction
Advanced navigation systems
Multi-mission capabilities
Versatile operations
Modern communication equipment
Ice-strengthened hull
Efficient fuel consumption
Adaptable for various missions
Accommodations for crew
Low draft
Point Class design
Ability to deploy small boats
Ability to operate in harsh conditions
Capacity for onboard storage
Safety features for crew
Small size for shallow waters
Work deck for operations
Helicopter_landing_pad
gptkbp:displacement 100 tons
gptkbp:historicalSignificance First class of buoy tenders built for the Coast Guard
gptkbp:homePort Various ports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USCGC Point Class (WLB-100)
gptkbp:length 100 feet
gptkbp:missions Environmental protection
Law enforcement
Marine safety
Port security
Community service
Public education
Buoy maintenance
Ice breaking
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:USCGC_Point_Class_(WLB-100)_vessels
gptkbp:numberBuilt 12
gptkbp:operationalArea Coastal_waters
gptkbp:operationalStatus Retired
gptkbp:primaryMission Aids to navigation
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Diesel_engines
gptkbp:range 2,500 nautical miles
gptkbp:retirementYear Replacement by newer classes
gptkbp:secondaryMission Search and rescue
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:sisterShip USCGC Point Class vessels
gptkbp:speed 12 knots
gptkbp:successor Keeper Class
gptkbp:type Buoy tender