USCGC Sockeye

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USCGC Sockeye during brush fires on Angel Island, 2008-10-13 -b.jpg
The Sockeye coordinated fire fighting activity on Angel Island, in October 2008.
History
United States
Class and typeMarine Protector-class patrol boat
NameUSCGC Sockeye
BuilderBollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana
LaunchedSeptember 2001
HomeportBodega Bay, CA
Nickname(s)"Riders on the Storm"
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Endurance3 days
Complement10
Armament2 × .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns

The USCGC Sockeye (WPB-87337) is the United States Coast Guard's 37th Marine Protector class cutter.[1] She is stationed in Bodega Bay, California.[2]

In October 2008, Angel Island was struck by serious brush fires.[3] The Sockeye was assigned to coordinate the efforts of fire-fighters from a variety of agencies and local municipalities.

References[]

  1. ^ Andrew Painter (2013-07-11). "Riders on The Storm – Patrolling and protecting the seas". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  2. ^ "United States Coast Guard > Our Organization > District 11 > District Units > CGC_SOCKEYE". www.pacificarea.uscg.mil. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  3. ^ "Angel Island Fires". Dvidshub. 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2016-01-29.

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