USCGC Bernard C. Webber (WPC 1101)

The USCGC Bernard C. Webber is the first of the United States Coast Guard's Sentinel class cutters. Like most of her sister ships she will replace an 110 feet (34 m) Island class cutter.

The Bernard C. Webber was launched in April 2011.[1] She commenced her sea trials on November 27, 2011. She is scheduled to formally begin her duties in January 2012.

The Bernard C. Webber, and the second and third vessels in the class, the Richard Etheridge, and the William Flores, will all be based in Miami, Florida.[2]

Like the other ships of her class the Bernard C. Webber is named after a heroic member of the Coast Guard.

References

  1. ^ "Bollinger Built Fast Response Cutter Undergoes Sea Trials". Maritime Executive. 2011-12-06. http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/bollinger-built-fast-response-cutter-undergoes-sea-trials. Retrieved 2011-12-13. "The vessel, now known as BERNARD C. WEBBER, was launched on April 21 and first got underway on November 27th to begin builder’s trials. The builder’s trials will include pier side and underway machinery and equipment tests including propulsion, command control and navigation. After successful builder’s trials WEBBER will prepare for acceptance trails by the Coast Guard, prior to its January 2012 delivery."  mirror
  2. ^ "Acquisition Update: Second Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter Contract Option Awarded". United States Coast Guard. 2010-09-15. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg9/newsroom/updates/sentinel091510.asp. Retrieved 2011-12-13.