MarineLog is reporting the launch of the the USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753), the forth Bertholf Class National Security Cutter. “Keel laying for Ingalls’ fifth NSC, James (WMSL 754), took place on May 17.”
MarineLog is reporting the launch of the the USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753), the forth Bertholf Class National Security Cutter. “Keel laying for Ingalls’ fifth NSC, James (WMSL 754), took place on May 17.”
Completely off topic Chuck and feel free to delete but have you been following this
http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2013/06/ship-to-shore-logistics-01-introduction/
The USCG has had a couple of mentions so far but I am sure have probably missed bits
Marine Log reports Hamilton was delivered Sept 15 and departed the yard on Saturday.
http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=8188:nsc-4-sails-away-from-ingalls&Itemid=223
USCGC Hamilton is to be commissioned tomorrow. She is the fourth NSC and the first to be based on the East Coast (Charleston), http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2429154/