USCGC Maple (WLB-207)

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The Maple in front of the LeConte Glacier.
The Maple in front of the LeConte Glacier.

The USCGC Maple (WLB-207) is a United States Coast Guard cutter — the seventh of 16 in the Juniper class taking the place of the decomissioned USCGC Woodrush.[1] The Maple is a 225 foot USCG Seagoing Buoy Tender.

Based in Sitka, Alaska and moored in Sitka Channel the crew housing and port facilities of the Maple are located on Japonski Island.[1]

On its maiden voyage, the Maple left a life ring from the Woodrush at the site of the sunken wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.

[edit] Gallery

The Maple sailing in front of Mount Edgecumbe.

The Maple undergoing an exercise with a USCG helicopter.

The Maple sailing in Peril Strait

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b USA.Coast Guard Cutter Maple gets new commanding officer, August 9, 2006

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Juniper-class Coast Guard Cutters
Juniper | Willow | Kukui | Elm | Walnut | Spar | Maple | Aspen | Sycamore | Cypress | Oak | Hickory | Fir | Hollyhock | Sequoia | Alder

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