Historic Ships In The Neighbourhood

[Kam]

A USCG ship with a rather amazing history has made a late night transit through our waters.

The USCGC Acushnet is heading southbound just before 2AM.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Acushnet_(WMEC-167)



I thought she was retired from the fleet? Anyone know if she is actually still active?

[nolonger]

www.uscg.mil/pacarea/cgcacushnet/default.asp

It would seem she is still on active duty.

[novabus9228]

On May 31, 2009 I did see this vessle From Parksville and Recorded her transmission to vessle Traffic. She Made a few Appearances on the Deadlies Catch, one been the Katmai sinking I think.
Video Here

[Kam]

I think this explains where she is off to:

www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=05336fa5f18355d5ff2be7efbe6c37e1&tab=core&_cview=1