Vessel Profile

Point Spencer (USCG)

Patrol Vessel (Point-class) 1966 USA Steel

Photo: CWO Robert Wyman, USCG

Story

This patrol vessel (point-class) was built in 1966 by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Co. in Tacoma, WA.

This vessel was employed in New Orleans LA 1966-May 1985 and in Galveston TX May 1985-2000.

In 1966-2000 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.

In 2000 she was transferred to the Dominican Republic.

Type	Patrol Vessel (Point-class)
Dimensions	82.90' × 17.60' × 5.90'
Dimensions (Metric)	25.24m × 5.36m × 1.80m
Propulsion	Twin Screw
Engine	Cummins Engine Co., Columbus IL USA
Engine Power	2-1,600bhp diesel engines

Registry 1	CG-82349 (USCG)
Registry 2	(Dominican Rep.)

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