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USCGC Ingham WHEC-35 decommissioned

On 27 May 1988 Treasury-class United States Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Ingham WHEC-35 was decommissioned.
USCGC Ingham Museum, Key West, FL

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USCGC Lilac (WAGL-227) launched

93 years ago today, on 26 May 1933 Coast Guard lighthouse tender USCGC Lilac (WAGL-227) was launched at Pusey & Jones Shipyard in Wilmington, DE, sponsored by Kristie Putnam.
MuseumShip at Lilac Preservation Project, New York, NY

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USCGC Fir launched

On 18 May 1939, lighthouse tender USCGC Fir (WLM-212) was launched at Moore Drydock Company, Oakland, California, sponsored by Miss Harriet Birta Mason.

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USCGC Eagle WIX-327 commissioned

80 years ago today, on 15 May 1946 barque USCGC Eagle WIX-327 was commissioned with CDR Gordon McGowan in command
United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle, New London, CT

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Lightship Huron launched

On May 1 1920, lightship Huron (LV-103) was launched at Consolidated Shipbuilding Co. Morris Heights, New York.

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USCGC Ingham laid down

On May 1 1935, Treasury-class Coast Guard cutter USCGC Ingham (WHEC-35) was laid down at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

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USCGC Taney laid down

On May 1 1935, Treasury-class Coast Guard cutter USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) was laid down at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

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USCGC Fir added to NRHP

On 27 April 1992, USCGC Fir was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and designated a National Historic Landmark.

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USCGC Ingham (WHEC--35) added to NRHP

33 years ago today, on 27 April 1992 USCGC Ingham (WHEC--35) was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and designated a National Historic Landmark
MuseumShip at USCGC Ingham Museum, Key West, FL

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USCGC Bramble (WLB-392) commissioned

on 22 April 1944 USCGC Bramble (WLB-392) was commissioned with LT Gabriel E. Pehaim in command

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