USCGC Point Defiance (WMEC-643)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkbp:armament 1 x 76 mm gun
2 x .50 caliber machine guns
gptkbp:beam 41 feet
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Morrison-Knudsen
gptkbp:commissioned 1970
gptkbp:crewCapacity 75 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-643)
gptkbp:launched 1969
gptkbp:length 210 feet
gptkbp:mission Environmental protection
Law enforcement
National defense
Search and rescue
gptkbp:notableEvent Community outreach programs
Humanitarian missions
Search and rescue missions
Collaboration with local law enforcement
Engagement with youth programs
Drug interdiction missions
Collaboration with environmental organizations
Support for scientific research missions
Support for local events and festivals
Participation in maritime security operations
Environmental response operations
Participation in international maritime exercises
Involvement in maritime safety campaigns
Participation in disaster response drills
Training exercises with other agencies
Rescue operations during natural disasters
Support for maritime law enforcement training
Involvement in public safety initiatives
Assistance during severe weather events
Promotion of maritime careers
Support for oil spill response efforts
Public tours and education initiatives
Participation in community service activities
Engagement in search and recovery operations
Patrols in support of fisheries enforcement
Support_for_Coast_Guard_Academy_training
gptkbp:operationalArea gptkb:Bering_Sea
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
Alaska_waters
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
gptkbp:topSpeed 20 knots