Story
This buoy & light tender (juniper-class) was built in 1997 by Marinette Marine Corp..
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Oct 2026) writes: In addition to the single screw for transits. this class have a bow and stern thruster for use in tending buoys.
Owners & Masters
In 1997-2026she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.
Named Features
U. S. buoy tenders are usually named for flora, and Kukui is the local Hawaiian name for the Candlenut tree.
References
Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. fleet, 19th edition (2013) by Norman Polmar.
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