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Originally Posted by BruceB
I just got word that I'm getting an invitation to the decommissioning ceremony of the first and only big white one I rode. USCGC Boutwell WHEC-719 is being decommissioned in San Diego on March 16th. It was only 2 years old when I first stepped aboard, and it's hard to believe it's being retired in my lifetime. There were 311's and 327's from WWII vintage still pulling ocean stations when Boutwell was new.
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I couldn't even consider not going. You're gonna go, yes??
Loved those old ships. I doubt very much any of those new boats made outa cheap Chinese steel will last 50-60-70 years like those old cutters.
Keep her so!
Cheers
Bill