Coast Guard Lifeboats

[@BobManners-t8r]

I was OIC of Coos Bay 81 and 83 and what a ride we had in the old guard, nobody ever messed with us

[@jonoffensend7519]

I was boat engineer on 44340 out of Jonesport Me. We did lighthouse logistics, they were manned then. In winter we also did limited ice breaking for the fishing boats . We also did many boat rescues, a completely reliable boat for all weather.

[@chrispileski6640]

I was on the 44344 in Erie, PA

[@MichaelRyan-v4g]

Went to Cape D for motorlife boat school in 1972, then to Station Quillayute River through 1974. The 44's could take most anything. Was crushed to learn of the tragedy in 97. Went to visit new station after the memorial and thanked my lucky stars.

[@garywinters4636]

I was stationed at Grays Harbor Station in Westport Washington, aboard the CGC Iris out of Astoria Oregon, and I have much respect for the Surfman and Coxswains that "have to go out, but don't have to come back." Semper Paratus

[@Saltysailor83]

My first unit out of bootcamp! I will always remember the Mighty INVINCIBLE! 52312!

[@robertmantell1700]

Fudge yeah!! Grays was my twilight tour. I was lucky enough to be certified on her and Triumph, and I was gifted a nameboard for Triumph by the command when I departed Cape D for the amount of time I spent on that boat. I love the 52's, and it was real sad to see they retired them last Nov. #443 @@Saltysailor83

[@davewickstrom8143]

@@Saltysailor83 52312 is the Victory (SURFMAN #119)

[@glenngray7463]

Attended the school in 1987 after 3 years at Station Hatteras Inlet and on 1st year at Station Ocracoke all Old Group Cape Hatteras. Love the 44's. 44319 and 44332.

[@erichammond9308]

Great memories!

[@mrkip1950]

Shinnecock Inlet, 1969-70, MLB 44308. Al Dillinbeck was a great boat handler and we had some exciting times when the surf was up and the tide was going out...

[@briangarrow448]

Hats off and the first round is on me. This is the best of what America is. Many thanks from a Washington coast resident. These crews are heroes.

[@glennriviere6574]

I help build the 47ft at Textron Marine and Land System. I was proud to have build them for the Coast Guard.

[@paulojorgemachado5573]

You have done a good job. I had the opportunity of testing one of the 47 and in my opinion the design of the hull is still the best out there. MLB 47 were built like tanks. Off course electronics could be outdated today but design is superb. For a future unit I would just place waterjets to be more user-friendly and safer in close rescue, the "rest" I would keep it that way.

[@pdog7248]

Went to the school in 1976. It was called "USCG Motor Lifeboat School" in those days. Semper Paratus!

[@vaardwho5630]

God bless all in the Coast Guard.

[@kfjenks23]

They must go out but not come back when the SAR alarm resounds, They scramble to their rescue boats with danger all around, Through angry waves and pounding seas they Sally onward still, To save the sailor shipless now whose fate has turned to ill, They train both day-and-night each segment of the crew, For shipwrecked souls depends on these heroes coming through, And once on scene no time to waste to alter fortunes fate, They left the sailor from the brine onto salvations gate, So mind you when the ocean's rage turn sailor's blood ice, The Coast Guard ventures out to save and sometimes sacrifice.

[@MichaelRyan-v4g]

Correction. Looked back in my stuff and found my certificate from MLB school, Cape D, January 1973. Chief Tom McAdams was lead instructor. Legend had it if he spit out his cigar, you better hold on to your ass.

[@Harleyever]

U.S.C.G.C. Tupelo WLB 303 Astoria Oregon (Oregon Coast Buoy Tender) worked buoys at the mouth of the Colombia... when the Light Ship was still there 72 to 74

[@johnfarran9494]

I spent 11 months on the Mackinac WAVP371 out of Staten Island NY. NORTH ATLANTIC ROUGH AS HELL

[@thomasv.mirante4698]

1980 - 1983 Station Yaquina Bay, MLB 44356/44300 and of course the 52-foot Motor Lifeboat Victory - 52312. The Pacific Northwest will turn you into a man one way or another! Very dedicated Men and Women standing watch at these stations...

[@robertricker2727]

I was there in 1987 to 1988

[@tommahan3569]

The best of the best.

[@wcresponder]

In what category?

[@justinkemsley8628]

founded in 1980? I went to the school in 1977

[@chrispileski6640]

44344 Erie, Pennsylvania, 1983-1984