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Morro Bay (USCG)

Morro Bay (USCG)
Photo: Taken 4 Jul 2018 at Cleveland OH by George Schneider

Histoire

This icebreaker, light was built in 1981 by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co..

Notes historiques

George Schneider (August 2026) Writes: The ships of this class were originally given the designation WYTM, but before delivery of any units, the designation was revised to WTGB to reflect the capability of icebreaking within their mission. This photo shows her undergoing maintenance at the Great Lakes Towing Company shipyard.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1981-2026 she was owned by the U. S. Coast Guard.

Armement

None

Signification du nom

Named for Morro Bay CA; the class was named for U. S. bays.

Références

U. S. Coast Guard Cutters & Craft 1946-1990 by Robert L. Scheina

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