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USCGC ANGELA McSHAN WPC 1135 (U.S. Coast Guard)

The USCGC ANGELA McSHAN WPC 1135 is a coastal patrol boat operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The acronym WPC stands for “Widebeam Patrol Cutters,” which are multi-mission vessels designed to perform law enforcement, search and rescue, and military readiness tasks in shallow waters.

Built by Bollinger Shipyards, this specific vessel is part of the Sentinel-class fast response cutter series, and it was commissioned into service in 2016. The ANGELA McSHAN WPC 1135 measures approximately 154 feet long with a beam of 27 feet. It has a top speed of around 28 knots and can remain at sea for up to five days without needing to refuel.

The USCG ANGELA McSHAN WPC 1135 is equipped with advanced technology such as command and control systems, radar, and navigational aids. Its primary mission is to ensure the safety and security of maritime borders, ports, and waterways in the United States by enforcing laws and regulations, conducting search and rescue operations, and deterring illegal activities like smuggling and drug trafficking.