USCGC Sockeye

The USCGC Sockeye (WPB-87337) is the United States Coast Guard's 37th Marine Protector class cutter.[1] She is stationed in Bodega Bay, California.[2]

The Sockeye coordinated fire fighting activity on Angel Island, in October 2008.
History
United States
NameUSCGC Sockeye
BuilderBollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana
LaunchedSeptember 2001
HomeportBodega Bay, CA
Nickname(s)"Riders on the Storm"
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Endurance3 days
Complement10
Armament2 × .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns

In October 2008, Angel Island was struck by serious brush fires.[3] The Sockeye was assigned to coordinate the efforts of fire-fighters from a variety of agencies and local municipalities.

References

  1. Andrew Painter (2013-07-11). "Riders on The Storm – Patrolling and protecting the seas". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  2. "United States Coast Guard > Our Organization > District 11 > District Units > CGC_SOCKEYE". www.pacificarea.uscg.mil. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  3. "Angel Island Fires". Dvidshub. 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
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