USCGC Point Defiance (WMEC-617)

GPTKB entity

Properties (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkbp:armament 2 x .50 caliber machine guns
1 x 25 mm gun
gptkbp:beam 41 feet
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Morrison-Knudsen
gptkbp:commissioned 1970
gptkbp:crewCapacity 50 personnel
gptkbp:displacement 1,200 tons
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Port_Angeles,_Washington
gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USCGC Point Defiance (WMEC-617)
gptkbp:launched 1969
gptkbp:length 210 feet
gptkbp:maxSpeed 20 knots
gptkbp:mission Environmental protection
Law enforcement
Search and rescue
Icebreaking
gptkbp:notableEvent Engaged in community outreach programs
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Provided support during natural disasters
Provided humanitarian assistance
Participated in maritime law enforcement operations
Conducted vessel inspections
Participated in Operation Deep Freeze
Conducted drug interdiction operations
Participated in international maritime exercises
Participated in search and rescue missions
Supported scientific research missions
Conducted maritime safety patrols
Conducted public safety drills
Conducted training exercises with other agencies
Supported fisheries enforcement
Engaged in oil spill response operations
Assisted_in_Hurricane_response_efforts
gptkbp:operationalArea gptkb:Bering_Sea
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
Alaska_waters
Coastal_waters_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Diesel_engine
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:USCGC_Point_Class
gptkb:USCGC_Point_Welcome_(WMEC-618)
gptkbp:status Active