COAST GUARD CUTTER BARRACUDA (WPB 87301)

AT SSEA, AT SEA

11.30.1999

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters   

AT SEA--The Coast Guard Cutter Barracuda (WPB 87301) is the Coast Guard's newly designed coastal patrol boat has several enhancements over the aging 82s, including improved mission sea keeping abilities (up to sea state 5), significantly upgraded habitability (allowing any gender mix for its 10 person crew, 11 berths max), 25 kt max speed, and compliance with all current and projected environmental protection laws. The CPB also employs an innovative stern launch and recovery system using an Aluminum hulled inboard diesel powered waterjet small boat. USCG photo by Cliff Fenton

• Date Taken: 11.30.1999
• Date Posted: 12.11.2013 15:12
• Photo ID: 1070888
• Resolution: 2127x1406
• Size: 364.94 KB
• Location: AT SSEA, AT SEA