USCGC Point Defiance (WMEC-943)

GPTKB entity

Properties (36)
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:class Point class cutter
gptkbp:commissioned 1970
gptkbp:crewCapacity 50 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned 2021
gptkbp:displacement 1,200 tons
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Port_Angeles,_Washington
gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
gptkb:Astoria,_Oregon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USCGC Point Defiance (WMEC-943)
gptkbp:launched 1969
gptkbp:length 210 feet
gptkbp:maxSpeed 20 knots
gptkbp:mission Environmental protection
Law enforcement
Maritime security
Search and rescue
gptkbp:notableEvent Engaged in community outreach programs
Conducted search and rescue missions
Participated in maritime law enforcement operations
Assisted in oil spill response efforts
Conducted drug interdiction operations
Participated in international maritime exercises
Conducted training exercises with other agencies
Supported fisheries enforcement
Assisted_in_Hurricane_Katrina_response
Participated_in_Operation_Able_Manner
Provided_support_during_major_events_like_the_Super_Bowl.
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Diesel_engine
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:status Decommissioned
gptkbp:successor gptkb:USCGC_Active_(WMEC-618)