USCGC Quercus (WLB-404)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkbp:armament 2 x .50 caliber machine guns
1 x 25 mm gun
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Marinette_Marine
gptkbp:callsign WLB404
gptkbp:commissioned 1972
gptkbp:crewSize 8 officers and 8 enlisted personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned Not decommissioned
gptkbp:displacement 1,200 tons
gptkbp:flag gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana
Mobile, Alabama
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USCGC Quercus (WLB-404)
gptkbp:launched 1971
gptkbp:length 180 feet
gptkbp:motto “To Serve”
gptkbp:notableEvent Participated in community outreach programs.
Conducted search and rescue operations.
Conducted training exercises with other agencies.
Engaged in environmental protection missions.
Participated in oil spill response.
Provided support for marine research.
Engaged in public education about boating safety.
Supported maritime law enforcement.
Assisted in navigation safety inspections.
Assisted_in_Hurricane_Katrina_response.
gptkbp:operationalArea Gulf of Mexico
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
gptkbp:primaryFunction Aids to navigation
gptkbp:primaryMission Buoy tender
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Diesel_engine
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:serviceHistory Served in various missions since commissioning.
gptkbp:sisterShip USCGC_Oak_(WLB-403)
gptkbp:speed 16 knots
gptkbp:status In service
gptkbp:yearBuilt 1971