USCGC Hickory WLB 212 (U.S. Coast Guard) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

The USCGC Hickory WLB 212 is a versatile, medium-endurance cutter vessel operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Built in the early 1980s and commissioned into service in 1983, the Hickory is part of the Sentinel-class of cutters, designed primarily for search and rescue, law enforcement, marine environmental protection, and national defense missions. The vessel measures approximately 279 feet (85 meters) in length and has a displacement tonnage of around 1,600 tons. It is equipped with modern technology, including advanced radar systems, communications equipment, and a helicopter deck to support rotary-wing aircraft operations. The Hickory’s crew consists of up to 94 members who serve various roles in maintaining the vessel and executing its mission objectives both at sea and in coastal environments. Throughout its service life, the USCGC Hickory WLB 212 has contributed significantly to the protection and security of the United States’ territorial waters and maritime interests.