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  Vessels named USCGC GRAND ISLE

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USCGC GRAND ISLE

 

 

Only one U.S. Coast Guard vessel has had the honor to bear the name of GRAND ISLE, an island off the southeastern coast of the State of Louisiana.

 

GRAND ISLE (1991 ~ Present):

 

USCG Cutter GRAND ISLE (WPB-1338), is a 110-ft. Island-class patrol boat. The class is a modification of a highly successful British design, with excellent range and sea keeping capabilities. The Island-class boats replaced the older 95-ft. Cape-class patrol boats and were built in the late 1980s. They are equipped with advanced electronics and navigation equipment.

 

As of this time, GRAND ISLE remains on active duty with the Atlantic fleet and is homeported in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

 

USCGC GRAND ISLE (WPB-1338) conducts training operations offshore from Souda Bay, Crete, on April 01, 2003.

USCGC GRAND ISLE (WPB-1338) conducts training

operations offshore from Souda Bay, Crete, on April 01,

2003, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Official USCG photo by PA1 John Gaffney.

 

 

Ship's Statistics

 

Class

Island

Commissioned

1991

Final Decommissioning

  

Displacement

154 tons

Length

110 ft.

Beam (width)

21 ft.

Speed

Over 26 knots

Propulsion

Two diesel engines

Crew

16 officers & enlisted

Armament

One 25mm gun mount

Two M-2  50-cal. machine guns

 

 

 

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