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“Queen of the Fleet,” 67 year old Acushnet, to be Decom March 11

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Chuck Hill

A ship with a long and proud tradition, USCGC Acushnet (WMEC-167) will soon be decommissioned. More about her and the impact of her decommissioning on her homeport, Ketchikan, here.

Picture of CGC ACUSHNET with USCG & Homeland Security seals

USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315), commissioned in 1944, will be the new queen of the fleet.

3 thoughts on ““Queen of the Fleet,” 67 year old Acushnet, to be Decom March 11”

Rick Nygren on March 4, 2011 at 5:59 pm said:

She’s apparently already for sale on the GSA Auction site (lot # 41QSCI11168001): http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitsrh/

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Paul on March 4, 2011 at 8:45 pm said:

Shouldn’t the “Queen of the Sea” be something bigger than the Smilax? Those kiddie cutters don’t count. LOL

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Patrick on March 4, 2011 at 9:17 pm said:

What’s the next maid of the fleet?

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