USCGC Venturous (WMEC-625)
USCGC Venturous (WMEC-625)
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| Builder: | American Ship Building Company, Lorain, Ohio |
| Laid down: | May 22, 1967 |
| Commissioned: | September 12, 1968 |
| Homeport: | St. Petersburg, Florida |
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| Fate: | Active |
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| Displacement: | 759 tons |
| Length: | 210' 6" |
| Beam: | 34' |
| Draught: | 10' 6" max |
| Propulsion: | 2 x V16 2,550 hp (1,902 kW) ALCO diesel engines |
| Speed: | max 18 knots (33 km/h); 2,700-mile (4,350 km) range |
| Range: | cruise 14 knots (26 km/h); 6,100-mile (9,820 km) range |
| Complement: | 12 officers, 63 enlisted |
| Sensors and processing systems: |
2 x AN/SPS-64 |
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| Aircraft carried: | HH-65 Dolphin |
USCGC Venturous (WMEC-625) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter.
The Venturous motto is Nemo Supra, which means None Better. Thirteenth of sixteen Reliance class cutters, Venturous was built by the American Shipbuilding Company in Lorain, Ohio. Venturous first took shape when the keel was laid May 22, 1967 and was later commissioned on September 12, 1968. Upon commissioning Venturous set sail for San Diego, California, and arrived November 23, 1968. Over the next 27 years Venturous changed her homeport several times, finally settling in Astoria, Oregon before being decommissioned at the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland on February 11, 1994, to undergo an 18-month Major Maintenance Availability. Upon recommissioning Venturous was reassigned to her present homeport in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Initially designed for Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts, Venturous participated in and led many SAR missions. Some daring high seas rescues include the recovery of the abandoned sailboat JAZZ LIMITED off the coast of Mexico, towing the disabled fishing vessel CRUSADER to San Diego, California, and towing the MOON SPINNER to Pelican, Alaska. In 1970, Venturous responded to the sinking of the fuel tanker SS CONNECTICUT. After hours of dewatering and plugging, the Venturous crew was able to tow the tanker safely to shore.
Venturous’ diverse background is best seen in earning of the Golden Dragon in 1969 and 1982, and in leading the Top Sail in 1984. From June 1988 to May 1992, Venturous earned three Coast Guard Unit Commendations, excelling in Alaskan patrols, aiding in the EXXON VALDEZ oil spill cleanup and enforcing fisheries laws. In 1990 alone, Venturous seized four fishing vessels for violating Russian, Canadian, and U.S. fishing laws. In January 1999 Venturous’ boarding Team discovered 9,500 pounds of cocaine on the M/V CANNES, at the time the 10th largest seizures in U.S. history. The cutter was awarded the Coast Guard Foundation Award for operational achievements in the fields of drug and migrant interdiction.
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