USCGC Point Defiance (WMEC-978)

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
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:Mare_Island_Naval_Shipyard
gptkbp:callsign WPB-978
gptkbp:commissioned 1979
gptkbp:crewSize 50
gptkbp:displacement 1,500 tons
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Port_Angeles,_Washington
gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USCGC Point Defiance (WMEC-978)
gptkbp:launched 1978
gptkbp:length 210 feet
gptkbp:mission Environmental protection
Law enforcement
Search and rescue
Icebreaking
gptkbp:notableEvent Engaged in community outreach programs
Engaged in public safety campaigns
Participated in training exercises
Participated in international exercises
Engaged in maritime law enforcement operations
Participated in anti-terrorism operations
Conducted maritime security operations
Conducted vessel inspections
Provided humanitarian assistance during disasters
Conducted drug interdiction operations
Participated in search and rescue missions
Supported search and rescue training for local agencies
Assisted in the recovery of missing persons
Conducted port security operations
Conducted safety inspections of commercial vessels
Conducted search and recovery operations
Supported fisheries enforcement
Participated in joint operations with other agencies
Supported oil spill response efforts
Supported marine environmental protection initiatives
Conducted outreach to maritime communities
Engaged in vessel traffic services
Participated in maritime safety awareness programs
Engaged in maritime safety inspections.
Participated_in_Operation_Noble_Eagle
Assisted_in_Hurricane_Katrina_response
Conducted_training_for_new_Coast_Guard_recruits
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Diesel_engine
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:USCGC_Point_Class
gptkbp:status Active
gptkbp:topSpeed 20 knots