55th Fast Response Cutter Accepted; to be Homeported in Boston
The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 55th fast response cutter (FRC), Melvin Bell, Nov. 16, in Key West, Florida. Melvin Bell will be the sixth FRC to be homeported…
“And Then There Were Four”
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter John Patterson (WPC-1153) arrived this morning after a transit from Key West. The newly built Fast Response Cutter has been accepted by the Coast Guard…
Our Yard History: Dry Dock 1 and USS Delaware
Much has been written about Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Dry Dock 1, but on June 17, 2023, we should take pause to remember that upon this site 190 years ago naval…
Bollinger Delivers 53rd Fast Response Cutter
Bollinger Shipyards LLC has delivered the USCGC John Patterson to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida. This is the 179th vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast…
USCGC Warren Deyampert Commissions in Boston
The Coast Guard’s newest cutter, the Coast Guard Cutter Warren Deyampert (WPC-1151), was commissioned at Coast Guard Base Boston, March 30. Chief Warrant Officer Lance DeFoggi, assumed command of the cutter…
Bollinger Delivers Future USCGC Maurice Jester in Key West
Bollinger Shipyards LLC has delivered the future USCGC Maurice Jester to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida. This is the 178th vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S.…
USCGC William Chadwick Commissioned in Boston
Coast Guard Cutter William Chadwick (WPC-1150) commissioned November 10th at Coast Guard Base Boston, as the first of six Fast Response Cutters to be stationed in the city. Admiral Steven…