11298. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Owasco WPG-39
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11298. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Owasco WPG-39
11298. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Owasco WPG-39. Owasco was built for the Coast Guard by the Western Pipe and Steel Company in San Pedro, California. She was launched on 18 June 1944 and was commissioned on 18 May 1945. She was the first of the 255-foot cutters to enter service. After her initial assignment she returned to her regular duties, including law enforcement, ocean station, and search and rescue operations. While in the Viet Nam theatre in November 1968, Owasco crewmen went to the aid of a Navy Swift boat in an incident in which six Owasco crewmen would be cited for meritorious service as a result of direct action with the enemy. Nice aerial view, b/w, 8” x 10”. $8.