COAST GUARD CUTTER ALBACORE (WPB 87309)

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

05.15.2001

Photo by Telfair Brown  

U.S. Coast Guard District 5   

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 15)--The Coast Guard Cutter Albacore (WPB 87309) is the Coast Guard's newly designed coastal patrol boat. It 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 knot maximum 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 Telfair Brown

• Date Taken: 05.15.2001
• Date Posted: 12.11.2013 19:26
• Photo ID: 1081932
• Resolution: 1312x2000
• Size: 435.64 KB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US