Coast Guard Cutters

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EPME Slide Set on Coast Guard Cutters, created by Joshua Vance on 06/11/2016.
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    Revenue Cutter Surveyor
    68' SchoonerCommissioned in 1807War of 1812Engaged in battle with the British frigate Narcissis but was eventually captured. The British captain praised the gallantry of the American crew.
    Caption: : Revenue Cutter Surveyor

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    Revenue Cutter Eagle
    Commissioned in 1809Quasi-WarRecaptured the American vessels Nancy and Mehitable in a fight with the French Privateer Revenge in 1799.War of 1812During an engagement with the British brig Dispatch, the Eagle was run ashore on Long Island. The crew dragged her guns to a high bluff and fought the British ships from there. When they ran out of ammunition, the crew tore the Eagle's log book into wads and fired it back at the enemy. During the battle, the Eagle's flag was shot down three times. Each time the crew replaced the flag.

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    Caption: : Revenue Cutter Seneca
    Revenue Cutter Seneca
    Commissioned in 19081913Became the first cutter to assume ice patrol duties.WWIEscorted 19 convoys from Gibraltar to Great Britain comprising of a total of 350 vessels.1918Attempted to save the British ship SS Wellington but were unsuccessful resulting in the death of 10 crew members.     - William Best awarded the Navy Cross posthumously     - Elam Russel awarded the Navy Cross posthumously     - William L. Boyce awarded the CG Distinguished Service                  Medal posthumously.

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    Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn
    180' Buoy TenderCommissioned in 19441980Collided with the tanker Capricorn in Tampa Bay     - 23 crew members died     - William Ray "Billy" Flores was awarded the Coast Guard       Medal posthumously.
    Caption: : Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn
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