The SS Bear was a dual steam-powered and sailing ship built with six-inch (15.2 cm)-thick sides which had a long life in various cold-water and ice-filled environs. She was a forerunner of modern icebreakers and had an exceptionally diverse service life. According to the United States Coast Guard official website, Bear is described as “probablyContinue reading “USCGC Bear (WMEC-901) 1934”
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USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard and “America’s Tall Ship”.
US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker departs for months-long deployment to Antarctica
The US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, November 20, 2025.US Coast Guard/Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum Gareth Havelock – Published on: 27 Nov 2025, 6:09 pm The US Coast Guard’s heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star departed Seattle on November 20, commencing herContinue reading “US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker departs for months-long deployment to Antarctica”
Coast Guard Commissions First New Icebreaker Since the 1990s
Sam LaGrone – August 11, 2025 5:30 PM Ahead of a planned boost in icebreaker programs, the Coast Guard has commissioned its first major icebreaker since 1999. Medium icebreaker USCGC Storis (WAGB-21) was commissioned Saturday in a ceremony in Juneau, Alaska, according to a statement from the service. “Storis adds vital capability to the U.S. polar icebreaker fleetContinue reading “Coast Guard Commissions First New Icebreaker Since the 1990s”
Oldest Cutter Not Looking Too Bad at 61 Years Young
Oldest Cutter Not Looking Too Bad at 61 Years Young Posted on March 18, 2025 by laststandonzombieisland Leave a comment The seniormost blue-water cutter, the USCGC Reliance (WMEC-615), has been in service almost continuously since she was commissioned on 20 June 1964, with the only break being regular yard periods and a 20-month Major Maintenance Availability from April 1987 toContinue reading “Oldest Cutter Not Looking Too Bad at 61 Years Young”
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