US Coast Guard Day (Page 3): Thank you for your post however the CG provided 17 point class 82 footers to RVN, Navy provided an LST for repair and home base. The Navy manned the swift...

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

fbeaston wrote:

I've heard some stories like that ... which I thin... (show quote)

Thank you for your post however the CG provided 17 point class 82 footers to RVN, Navy provided an LST for repair and home base. The Navy manned the swift boats.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

fbeaston wrote:

Today … August 4 … marks the date in 1790 when the Coast Guard was formed by Congress.

In celebration of that Service, I thought I'd share photos from an event I attended last night … August 3rd.

Last Wednesday, I got a call from a fellow I know, inviting me to an event his company putting on ... it was described as:

A CLIENT EVENT ABOARD THE Tall Ship USCGC EAGLE
Hors D’oeuvres, Beer & Wine

Yup ... a chance to visit the United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle!!!!! And there was going to be Food?!?!?!?! Oh yeah!!!! I was ready!!!!

The event was held while the USCGC Eagle was moored in Portsmouth, NH (sadly, it did not involve an actual sail). A photographer friend & I spent the evening touring the ship & taking photos. What an amazing treasure that ship is. For those who don't know, it started life in 1936 as part of the German Navy. At the end of the war, the US took the Eagle as war reparations. She sails with cadets who aspire to become Coast Guard officers.

Some might ask, why would the Coast Guard train modern day officers on an old historic sailing ship. A website I saw (beyondships4) said it best:

"The Coast Guard cites two reasons. First, Eagle builds character. Having to climb rigging and be on an open deck in all weathers pushes the trainees to the limits of their endurance. It requires them to face and overcome their fears. In addition, they have to work together as a team in order to sail the ship. These are good strengths to have in future officers."

That sounded like a very logical approach to creating leaders & clearly suggests that the Coast Guard is built around some very strong, capable & talented people.

I've read the masts are as tall as a 15 story building & there are 23 different sails in total. Setting the sails requires 190 different lines (ropes) totaling more than 5 miles in length, to hoist the entire 21,350 square feet of sails!!!!!! That must be some feat to watch!!!! I'd love to sail on her & take photos while she's underway.

What an evening it was … I hope you enjoy the photos & I tip my hat to those who served in this noble branch of the military.

Frank

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Thank you for the post and pictures of the Barque Eagle, brought back a lot of memories seen several times.

fbeaston Loc: Vermont

sr71 wrote:

Thank you for your post however the CG provided 17 point class 82 footers to RVN, Navy provided an LST for repair and home base. The Navy manned the swift boats.

My mistake ... for some reason I thought there were also some Coasties on the PBRs ... thanks for the clarification.

FL Streetrodder

Great photos of he Eagle! Thanks for the reminder about the anniversary date of the Coast Guard, as an ex-Coastie I should have celebrated.

FL Streetrodder

Dr.Nikon wrote:

Frank .., thnx for the rememberence. .,, they fight and protect our boarders .. An honored service tradition .
I took a picture last week of one of our newest to join the fleet here in Hawaii .. Shot taken from ALOHA Tower 10th floor ..

Doc, I wonder if the USCGC Kimball, 756, that was formerly deployed in the Caribbean was the replacement for the Morgenthau (722) that was recently decommissioned in Honolulu and sold to Viet Nam. I was a member of the Morgenthau's first crew when she was commissioned in 1969.

Gort55 Loc: Northern Colorado

fbeaston wrote:

Today … August 4 … marks the date in 1790 when the Coast Guard was formed by Congress.

In celebration of that Service, I thought I'd share photos from an event I attended last night … August 3rd.

Last Wednesday, I got a call from a fellow I know, inviting me to an event his company putting on ... it was described as:

A CLIENT EVENT ABOARD THE Tall Ship USCGC EAGLE
Hors D’oeuvres, Beer & Wine

Yup ... a chance to visit the United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle!!!!! And there was going to be Food?!?!?!?! Oh yeah!!!! I was ready!!!!

The event was held while the USCGC Eagle was moored in Portsmouth, NH (sadly, it did not involve an actual sail). A photographer friend & I spent the evening touring the ship & taking photos. What an amazing treasure that ship is. For those who don't know, it started life in 1936 as part of the German Navy. At the end of the war, the US took the Eagle as war reparations. She sails with cadets who aspire to become Coast Guard officers.

Some might ask, why would the Coast Guard train modern day officers on an old historic sailing ship. A website I saw (beyondships4) said it best:

"The Coast Guard cites two reasons. First, Eagle builds character. Having to climb rigging and be on an open deck in all weathers pushes the trainees to the limits of their endurance. It requires them to face and overcome their fears. In addition, they have to work together as a team in order to sail the ship. These are good strengths to have in future officers."

That sounded like a very logical approach to creating leaders & clearly suggests that the Coast Guard is built around some very strong, capable & talented people.

I've read the masts are as tall as a 15 story building & there are 23 different sails in total. Setting the sails requires 190 different lines (ropes) totaling more than 5 miles in length, to hoist the entire 21,350 square feet of sails!!!!!! That must be some feat to watch!!!! I'd love to sail on her & take photos while she's underway.

What an evening it was … I hope you enjoy the photos & I tip my hat to those who served in this noble branch of the military.

Frank

Today … August 4 … marks the date in 1790 when the... (show quote)

Thanks for the great photos and reminder about the anniversary of the Coast Guard, as an ex-Coastie I should have known.

fbeaston Loc: Vermont

FL Streetrodder wrote:

Great photos of he Eagle! Thanks for the reminder about the anniversary date of the Coast Guard, as an ex-Coastie I should have celebrated.

As I noted in an earlier reply, it's really me thanking you for your service FL Streetrodder & thanks for the comments re: the photos. It was a great event & I got to see a bunch of awesome service folk. PS: I still like your avatar.

fbeaston Loc: Vermont

Gort55 wrote:

Thanks for the great photos and reminder about the anniversary of the Coast Guard, as an ex-Coastie I should have known.

Thanks Gort55 for the visit & comment, but as I said to FL Streetrodder above, this was me thanking people like you for your service. Best to you.

vickimachale

Thanks for post. We have a grandson serving on the Kimball.

fbeaston Loc: Vermont

vickimachale wrote:

Thanks for post. We have a grandson serving on the Kimball.

Based on what I saw Friday night vickimachale, you can be very proud of your Grandson ... &, please when you talk with him next, would you please tell him that you connected with someone online who asked you to thank him for his service? Thanks for the visit & comment. Frank

vickimachale

Thanks, Frank. I will certainly pass your message along. I believe they are about to go on sea trails for about 10 days.

fbeaston Loc: Vermont

vickimachale wrote:

Thanks, Frank. I will certainly pass your message along. I believe they are about to go on sea trails for about 10 days.

Then I'll amend my request ... thank him for his service & wish him smooth sailing.

jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee

Very nice. I understand it is now back at the USCG Academy the New London, CT. What an awesome ship.

fbeaston Loc: Vermont

jpgto wrote:

Very nice. I understand it is now back at the USCG Academy the New London, CT. What an awesome ship.

Thanks jpgto for the visit & comment. And yes, I believe they have headed back to their home port in New London. It was an amazing event for which I'm grateful to have been invited. You are lucky to live nearer to her home port ... I'd be out there shooting that ship all the time if I did!!!!

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

fbeaston wrote:

Today … August 4 … marks the date in 1790 when the Coast Guard was formed by Congress.

In celebration of that Service, I thought I'd share photos from an event I attended last night … August 3rd.

Last Wednesday, I got a call from a fellow I know, inviting me to an event his company putting on ... it was described as:

A CLIENT EVENT ABOARD THE Tall Ship USCGC EAGLE
Hors D’oeuvres, Beer & Wine

Yup ... a chance to visit the United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle!!!!! And there was going to be Food?!?!?!?! Oh yeah!!!! I was ready!!!!

The event was held while the USCGC Eagle was moored in Portsmouth, NH (sadly, it did not involve an actual sail). A photographer friend & I spent the evening touring the ship & taking photos. What an amazing treasure that ship is. For those who don't know, it started life in 1936 as part of the German Navy. At the end of the war, the US took the Eagle as war reparations. She sails with cadets who aspire to become Coast Guard officers.

Some might ask, why would the Coast Guard train modern day officers on an old historic sailing ship. A website I saw (beyondships4) said it best:

"The Coast Guard cites two reasons. First, Eagle builds character. Having to climb rigging and be on an open deck in all weathers pushes the trainees to the limits of their endurance. It requires them to face and overcome their fears. In addition, they have to work together as a team in order to sail the ship. These are good strengths to have in future officers."

That sounded like a very logical approach to creating leaders & clearly suggests that the Coast Guard is built around some very strong, capable & talented people.

I've read the masts are as tall as a 15 story building & there are 23 different sails in total. Setting the sails requires 190 different lines (ropes) totaling more than 5 miles in length, to hoist the entire 21,350 square feet of sails!!!!!! That must be some feat to watch!!!! I'd love to sail on her & take photos while she's underway.

What an evening it was … I hope you enjoy the photos & I tip my hat to those who served in this noble branch of the military.

Frank

Today … August 4 … marks the date in 1790 when the... (show quote)

A great series, my dad was in the Coast Guard during WWII.