The U.S.Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC-630) from Astoria, Ore., will be available for public tours Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Guard base at Pier 36.
This 210-foot medium endurance cutter's primary mission is law enforcement, search and rescue and fishery patrols. Since 9/11 the cutter has conducted more than 50 boardings, 154 helicopter evolutions and has made some exciting port calls. Last December, the crew rescued two fishermen from a sinking fishing vessel in bad weather.
Please visit the cutter's web site at http://www.uscg.mil/d13/dpa/background/ships/uscgc_alert.htm
The public needs to call the Officer of the Day to arrange for access to the base to visit the cutter at 206-217-6263 or 206-217-6264.
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