15158. (photo) US Coast Guard Cutter MENDOTA (later-HMS Culver, Y-87) c.1933
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15158. (photo) US Coast Guard Cutter MENDOTA (later-HMS Culver, Y-87) c.1933
15158. (photo) US Coast Guard Cutter MENDOTA (later-HMS Culver, Y-87) c.1933. Early official Coast Guard photo shows the Mendota off Quantico, Virginia during rifle practice August 18, 1933. The Mendota was one of the 250-foot class cutters designed by the Coast Guard and were, in many respects, modernized 240-footers. Captain Q.B. Newman, USCG, designed its innovative turbine-electric-drive power plant, which developed an amazing 3,350 shp. These were the first to have alternating current, and a synchronous motor for propulsion. After commissioning, Mendota was stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. Among other duties she was also used for cadet practice cruises. 7” x 9”. $22.