The freighter's crew then abandoned their vessel in a lifeboat and a fire-fighting team from Duane went aboard. MK-2 Browning MG, 2 x MK-13 high altitude parachute flare mortars. Although the crew probably considered these patrols boring, they were important to the continued growth and safety of international over-water commercial air flights. During her four Market Time patrols, she was at sea during for a total of 111 days. The ocean-weather station program was permanently established by multi-national agreement soon after the end of World War II. The weather was partly sunny with a visibility (from the flying bridge) of five to seven miles and a sea of two to four foot swells. Currently, the Corps of Cadets at the Academy more than 1,000 cadets strong 40 percent are women. The List of United States Coast Guard Cutters is a listing of all cutters to have been commissioned by the United States Coast Guard during the history of that service. On 3 February 1943, Duane departed the convoy to proceed to the scene of the torpedoing of SS Dorchester at 59 22' N x 48 42' W, arriving at that position at 1525. When youre on land, you have more chances to participate in your community, but when youre on a cutter, that is your community, Smith added. The station constructed a one-story, 806 square foot addition to the existing facility, creating room for up to six additional crewmembers and allowing overnight duty crews to be made up of men and women. The Associated Press at the time reported that the men were last seen alive in the mid-Atlantic on August 11, by a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. On the 7th, the weather increased in intensity, blowing a whole gale. While the work may be similar to the National Security Cutters (NSC), the living quarters and maintenance requirements are vastly different on the 270-foot cutters. The Duane charged into the 20 foot seas and headed towards the crippled freighter at about 8 knots. While approaching Bermuda on 15 April 1955, Duane was diverted to SS Myrto, a freighter 175 miles southeast of Bermuda which was low on fuel and in need of assistance. 1,517 likes. On November 28th the Duane stood out of Boston in company with Campbell and arrived at Guantanamo Bay on December 2nd. NAUGATUCK, TAMAROA (1946 USCG); ATF 95; WAT/WMEC 166; ex-ZUNI, TAMPA (1947); WPG 164; ex-SARANAC; ex-SEBEC, TANEY (1936); WPG/WHEC 37; ROGER B. TANEY, TRILLIUM (1945 AUS); (1946 USCG); WAK 170, UNALGA (1946 USCG); AKA 215; WAK 185; ex-TIPTON, UPSHUR (ABEL P.; 1931 USCG); CG DESTROYER CG 15, VAN SANTVOORT (1857); later COEUR DE LEON, WAINWRIGHT (1926 USCG); CG DESTROYER CG 24, WESTWIND (1944 & 1952 USCG); (transferred to USSR 1945); WAG/WAGB 281, WILLIAM J. DUANE (1936); WPG / WHEC 33; later DUANE, WILLOW (1947 USCG); ACM 8; WAGL / WLB 332, WISTARIA (1933); WAGL/WLI 254 (a.k.a. She served on Ocean Station Delta from 15 July to 5 August. This time for Training Availability and Refresher Training in Guantanamo Bay where her crew earned several "Es". He had been afraid that Duane would not stop to pick up the submarine's survivors in spite of his crew's shouts and arm waving. Jordan recites the weather and the plan of the day for the rousing crewmembers, while never breaking from the disc jockey character he plays so well. HF/DF: (1942) DAR (converted British FH3?) As a result, the 270-foot medium endurance cutters were assigned to a tier five on the sea pay table which is the highest tier. These ships are manned by sailors both young and old, and each day in their lives are different and often filled with adventure. Another British destroyer departed for Reykjavik. For two days the cutter escorted the freighter while awaiting the arrival of the tug. We have way more females serving on afloat platforms now than we ever did before, and the numbers have gone up every year, Mason told Seapower. He also said the service is making progress on the acquisition of 30 Waterways Commerce Cutters, tenders that will maintain 28,000 aids that mark more than 12,000 miles of navigable inland waterways. The Babbitt joined off Skagi, Iceland on the 15th and the Duane proceeded at 18 knots. In 1954 she served first on Ocean Station Delta, from 16 January to 6 February. Propulsion: 2 x Westinghouse double-reduction geared turbines; 2 x Babcock & Wilcox sectional express, air-encased, 400 psi, 200 superheat; 2 x 9' three-bladed propellers. A good Samaritan notified Sector Miami watchstanders of a migrant vessel, Jan. 8, at approximately 9 a.m., about 10 miles east of Sunny Isles. At 0529 she grounded at Hog Neck Light on the starboard edge of the channel. Between the 14th and 21st Duane made another trip to Palermo, Salerno, and Naples, where she remained until 29 July 1944. Making even smaller Coast Guard cutters able to accommodate mixed crews has other benefits that can aid in retention, Mason said. I knew I wanted to go afloat out of A-school to get rated sea time so that it would help me in my future career, LaRue said. Duane remained anchored in Baie de Cavalaire, France, until 10 September 1944, when she stood out, stopping at Ajaccio, Corsica several hours the next day. "In our history, there's a lot of seminal events, because we are a very . They set out in a 16-foot custom-built red and white rowboat named the Puffin. That same year she served on Ocean Station Able from 24 March to 15 April and 17 July to 13 August. Duane served on Ocean Station Charlie from 11 May to 5 June, again from 29 September to 20 October and again 10 November to 3 December in 1946. On 2 May 1942, the cutter was underway en route Reykjavik, Iceland, intercepting convoy SCL-81 on May 6th, the convey consisting of 18 vessels with five escorts, including the Duane, Bibb and three Navy destroyers. Joining Task Force 69 on 28 May 1943,Duane began escorting convoy UGS-9 to Casablanca. On 18 April 1955 the tug Edmond J. Moran rendezvoused with the Galloway, but not before the Coast Guard received word that yet another commercial vessel was in trouble. The Duane resumed the search until 2158 when she was ordered to proceed to Reykjavik. 4) Massachusetts -Launched on 15 July 1791. She was sold in November, 1798. Washington, DC: U.S. Coast Guard, 1 March 1949. On 4 December of 1967 Duane was assigned to Coast Guard Squadron Three off the Coast of Vietnam, where she served as the flagship for Coast Guard squadron. On the 8th of June she had a bearing on a submarine and later aircraft from a carrier attacked a surfaced 17 miles from the convoy. On 2 through 25 February 1971 she served on Ocean Station Charlie and from 16 April to 9 May 1971 she was stationed on Ocean Station Delta. The following year, 1961, she served on Ocean Station Charlie from 10 May to 2 June and on Ocean Station Bravo from 30 July to 22 August. Each department, each division, and each person on board the Forward rely upon one another to accomplish their missions. On the 27th the convoy ONSJ-156, with seven ships, commenced forming and proceeded out of Reykjavik, having air coverage on the 29th. After a while, they were on their way happy to have made our acquaintance. Nominee 5: Coast Guard Cutter Life - YouTube 0:00 / 19:42 Nominee 5: Coast Guard Cutter Life 12,293 views Dec 26, 2014 We've reached the half-way point in our top 10 competition. Ordered to rejoin the convoy at 1900, she and Ingham were unable to find it during the night, as it had made a sharp evasive turn to shake off the U-boats. Four of the prisoners received medical attention. ), USCGC Duane In Vietnam, 1967-1968. 2 x Westinghouse double-reduction geared turbines; 2 x Babcock & Wilcox sectional express, air-encased, 400 psi, 200 superheat; 2 x 9' three-bladed propellers. The 327's were an attempt to develop a 20-knot cutter capable of carrying an airplane in a hangar. He spoke of how cold the water was. No attempt was made to bring her back into the convoy as she was several hours ahead of the convoy, had air coverage, and would arrive at port with survivors, some of whom might require prompt medical care, before the convoy. ABEL P. UPSHUR (1931 USCG); CG DESTROYER CG 15, ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1921 USCG); ex-USS VICKSBURG; later BETA, ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1937); WPG 34; later HAMILTON, BADGER (GEORGE E.; 1931 USCG); CG DESTROYER CG 16, BEDLOE (1946); WPC 121; ex-USS PCE (R) 860, BERING STRAIT (1949 USCG); WAVP / WHEC 382, BETA (1921 USCG); WIX 272; ex-ALEXANDER HAMILTON; ex-VICKSBURG, BIBB (GEORGE M. 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Its so important that they learn these skills, said CWO2 David Cornelius, the main propulsion assistant on board the Forward. When the large wave slapped the side of the ship it would fill that shield with water making it resemble an above ground backyard swimming pool. http://www.duaneww2.org [A photographic record of the USCG Cutter Duane and it's crew during World War II, 19441945, with photos taken by Dale Rooks, who took over150 pictures of the cutter, including many shots of the crew; along with40 more pictures of places ashore. An hour later the cutter began using target speeds of three knots for the search curve. The Duane put over her motor surfboat as Bornholm lowered two lifeboats with the crew of the merchantman aboard. Guess who informed me I was being dropped from the program. Increasing signal strength indicated that they were getting closer and ships were darkened for protection. Although the pumps were able to keep up, the captain ordered a distress message sent out. On 9 August 1942, Duane stood out of Reykjavik in company with a Navy destroyer to rendezvous with an Iceland-bound convoy. On the 21st of August, shortly after midnight, a report was received that German "E" boats were in the outer Alpha area and that one might have gotten through. 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We used a multitude of sources including a RAND study, a junior afloat officer survey, and a follow-on analysis in partnership with a cohort at Boise State Universityto get the quantitative data needed to make this change an organizational priority.. In late September 2021, Coast Guard Station Morro Bay in California, part of Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach, made such an addition, according to the Coast Guard. The World's Largest Public Domain Media Search Engine. The Duane stayed with USS Yukon (AF-9) until about noon when contact with her was lost and the Duane began searching for other ships in the convoy. It was not believed possible for this to have come out of adjustment unless it had been tampered with. The Schenck returned to Reykjavik with a man who had sustained serious face injuries and a possible skull fracture due to the rough seas. On the 20th she dropped the convoy at Grotta, Iceland, the escort unit then proceeding to Hvalfjordur, where Duane remained moored until the 26th. On 24 April 1984 she towed the disabled sailboat Sandpiper 400 miles east of Montauk Point to safety and in March of 1985 she medevaced a crewman from the Greek merchant vessel Buena Vista, 400 miles off Cape Cod. On the 15th Duane practiced dropping a shallow 50-foot pattern of charges and conducted tests with a hedgehog. The Historian's Office maintains a file on most of these vessels. On a ship, youve got nowhere to go.. She was sold on 9 October 1792. The Duane was not given credit. In 1790, Congress authorized the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, to create a maritime service to enforce customs laws (1 Stat. These were followed by attack teacher exercises at Halifax, where Duane arrived on the 28th, escorting a merchant vessel in company with a British escort. Since the war had stopped the flow of weather data from merchant ships, the Coast Guard drew the duty of maintaining a continuous weather patrol consisting of 327-foot cutters at two stations in the mid-Atlantic located as follows: Station No. Also, during the mid-1930's, narcotics smuggling, mostly opium, was on the increase, and long-legged, fairly fast cutters were needed to curtail it. At daylight Duane sighted the British SS Ingham, who proved to be a straggler from ONS-156. Robert Scheina. The Bornholm sank thirty minutes after the last of her crew climbed aboard the cutter. She was built at Washington, North Carolina. On the 11th Duane and Leary were relieved by a corvette and proceeded to join the Iceland-bound convoy SC-99. The Decisive, a 210-foot medium endurance cutter, will arrive at GulfQuest on October 27. "We came up and saw you in the periscope, but you saw us and we knew it was all over. LEGO CITY COAST GUARD HEAD QUARTERS. 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