11296. (lot 4 photos) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter KUKUI WAK-186 c.1949.
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11296. (lot 4 photos) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter KUKUI WAK-186 c.1949.
11296. (lot 4 photos) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter KUKUI WAK-186 c.1949. The KUKUI was a 339 foot cargo ship homeported in Honolulu from 1946 to 1972. The ship constructed long range navigation (LORAN) stations and provided many of the isolated Pacific Islands with food, medical support and building supplies. This lot of four official photos was taken during a cruise in February 1949 to the Marshall Islands, where they rebuilt the water tanks at the LORAN station there. Views include building the water tanks, unloading supplies, receiving replacements in Honolulu, and a view of the LORAN station. All are official Coast Guard photos. Nice views, b/w, 8” x 10”. Lot 4 photos $16.