USCGC Marion (WSC-145)
USCGC Marion (WSC-145), was a 125 ft (38 m) United States Coast Guard Active-class patrol boat in commission from 1927 to 1962. She was named for Francis Marion, an American Revolutionary War general who was known for his unconventional warfare tactics. Marion served during the Rum Patrol and World War II performing defense, law enforcement, ice patrol, and search and rescue missions. Most notably, Marion served as the platform for the first intensive oceanographic studies made by the Coast Guard.
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USCGC Marion (WSC-145)
USCGC Marion (WSC-145), was a 125 ft (38 m) United States Coast Guard Active-class patrol boat in commission from 1927 to 1962. She was named for Francis Marion, an American Revolutionary War general who was known for his unconventional warfare tactics. Marion served during the Rum Patrol and World War II performing defense, law enforcement, ice patrol, and search and rescue missions. Most notably, Marion served as the platform for the first intensive oceanographic studies made by the Coast Guard.
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1927-04-06
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decommissioning date
1962-02-15
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1927-03-15
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sold 8 March 1963 to Robert F. Solomon of Norfolk, Virginia and renamed Top Cat
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*In 1927: 1 x 3-inch 23-calib ...... caliber antiaircraft gun mount
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Ship namesake
Francis Marion, American Revolutionary War general
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Ship operator
U.S. Coast Guard
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*As built: Two 6-cylinder 300 ...... rake horsepower diesel engines
Ship range
In 1945: 2,900 nautical miles at 10 knots; 4,000 nautical miles at 7 knots
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*Sonar QCO-1
*Detection radar SPS-23
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*As built: 10 knots
*In 1945: 12 knots ; 7 knots
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