USCGC Point Defiance (WHEC-654)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkbp:armament 76 mm gun
40 mm gun
.50 caliber machine guns
gptkbp:beam 41 feet
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Mitsubishi_Heavy_Industries
gptkbp:class gptkb:Hamilton-class_cutter
gptkbp:commissioned 1961
gptkbp:crew 100 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned 1994
gptkbp:displacement 1,200 tons
gptkbp:fate Sold for scrapping
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:San_Pedro,_California
gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USCGC Point Defiance (WHEC-654)
gptkbp:launched 1960
gptkbp:length 210 feet
gptkbp:missions Environmental protection
Law enforcement
Search and rescue
Icebreaking
gptkbp:nickname Point Defiance
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Operation_New_Frontier
Community service initiatives
Humanitarian assistance missions
Counter-narcotics operations
Drug interdiction operations
Public outreach and education programs
Assistance during natural disasters
Support for youth education programs
Support for local law enforcement
Support for scientific research missions
Participation in maritime security operations
Environmental response operations
Operation Able Manner
Participation in maritime safety campaigns
Training exercises with other agencies
Participation in search and recovery operations
Support for maritime law enforcement training
Engagement in environmental conservation efforts
Engagement in community safety programs
Collaboration with international maritime agencies
Involvement in oil spill response efforts
Promotion of boating safety initiatives
Involvement in local events and parades
Support for maritime heritage preservation
Hurricane_Katrina_response
Participated_in_the_Vietnam_War
Participation_in_Fleet_Week_events
Collaboration_with_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary
Search_and_rescue_missions_in_Alaska
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Diesel_engine
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:speed 20 knots