John Oram's photos with the keyword: USCG

The USCG Cutter 'Northland' (WMEC 904) seen with the Cutters 'Key Largo' (WPB 1324) and 'Cushing' (WPB 1321) at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Cushing and Key Largo are Island Class Patrol Boats. Northland is a Famous Class Medium Endurance Cutter. The U.S. Coast Guard is quite unlike the similarly named organisation in the UK which evolved into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. In the US it is one of the armed forces and comes under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security which reflects the strength and breadth of its role. A cutter is any CG vessel of 65' or greater length and with crew accommodation. Smaller vessels are known as 'boats'. 200_P1000804

The USCG Cutter 'Northland' (WMEC 904) at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Northland is a Famous Class Medium Endurance Cutter. 200_P1000787

The USCG Cutter 'Northland' (WMEC 904) seen with the Cutters 'Key Largo' (WPB 1324) and 'Cushing' (WPB 1321) at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Cushing and Key Largo are Island Class Patrol Boats. Northland is a Famous Class Medium Endurance Cutter. 200_P1000784

The waters of Port Everglades and the Florida Intracoastal are very busy and especially so during the departure of cruise ships. The channel for their departure is kept clear by the U.S. Coast Guard and by the Broward County Sheriff Harbor Patrol boat. In this view, they meet briefly before going about their respective business. 200_P1000614C

USCG 33135 is a 33' Law Enforcement Special Purpose Craft (SPC-LE). The waters around Port Everglades are busy with recreational craft much of the time and especially during the departure of cruise ships. The USCG works with the Broward County Sheriff to keep the channel clear for these departures. The U.S. Coast Guard is quite unlike the similarly named organisation in the UK which evolved into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. In the US it is one of the armed forces and comes under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security which reflects the strength and breadth of its role. A boat is any CG vessel of less than 65' in length. Larger vessels are known as 'cutters'. 200_P1000609XC

USCG 33125 is a 33' Law Enforcement Special Purpose Craft (SPC-LE). The waters around Port Everglades are busy with recreational craft much of the time and especially during the departure of cruise ships. The USCG works with the Broward County Sheriff to keep the channel clear for these departures. The U.S. Coast Guard is quite unlike the similarly named organisation in the UK which evolved into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. In the US it is one of the armed forces and comes under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security which reflects the strength and breadth of its role. A boat is any CG vessel of less than 65' in length. Larger vessels are known as 'cutters'. 200_P1000603

The USCG Cutter 'Gannet' (WPB 87334) at Dania Beach, Florida. Gannet is an 87' Coastal Patrol Boat. The U.S. Coast Guard is quite unlike the similarly named organisation in the UK which evolved into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. In the US it is one of the armed forces and comes under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security which reflects the strength and breadth of its role. A cutter is any CG vessel of 65' or greater length and with crew accommodation. Smaller vessels are known as 'boats'. 200_P1000608