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USCG Cutter Polar Sea's Farewell September 4, 2024
August 27, 2024 - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea (WAGB 11) sits moored at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington before its move to Mare Island Drydock in Vallejo, California, in preparation for storage in the Suisun Naval Reserve Fleet in Suisun Bay, California. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea (WAGB 11), homeported in Seattle since being commissioned in 1977, was one of the world's most powerful, conventionally propelled icebreakers that operated around the globe. With a reinforced hull and up to 75,000 horsepower, Polar Sea can break up to 21 feet of ice, or 6 feet of ice at a continuous speed of 3 knots. It can carry two HH-65 CG Helicopters for science and logistics support. Berthing was available for approximately 150 crewmembers, and as many as thirty-five scientists and technicians. POLAR SEA is equipped as a scientific platform with five internal laboratories and space for an additional seven portable laboratories on deck. Computers onboard have the capability to process real-time satellite images to aid in ice navigation, science planning, and weather forecasting. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Coast Guard photo by PO2 Briana Carter. U.S. Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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