USCG-11: A D-Day Veteran in Seattle
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In Seattle, King County, you can connect with a tangible piece of World War II history: the USCG-11, a United States Coast Guard patrol vessel. This 83-foot wooden cutter was built in 1942 by Wheeler Shipyard in Brooklyn, New York. During World War II, USCG-11 was one of sixty cutters that formed Rescue Flotilla One. These vessels were sent from the East Coast to England and played a crucial role in the 1944 D-Day landings. USCG-11 served as a rescue vessel off Omaha Beach, saving lives amidst the intense combat. After its wartime service, the vessel eventually fell into disrepair. In September 2018, a Seattle couple acquired USCG-11 for one hundred dollars. They established the USCG-11 / Tiburon / CG-83366 Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to its restoration. Today, USCG-11 is undergoing restoration in King County, with plans for it to become a living history museum. It has been displayed on Lake Union, near the Center for Wooden Boats and the Museum of History & Industry, offering a direct link to the D-Day invasion. This vessel represents the courage and service of the Coast Guard during a pivotal moment in global history.