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U.S.C.G. "ALWAYS PREPARED"
Large storm swells reached Morro Bay California on December 4, 2007, bringing 15-20 foot swells with some plus sets. A U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat
was out for practice maneuvers in the large surf, which is not unusual. However, a large wave hit that was probably more than they bargained for...at least it's the
hardest I've ever seen them get hit. The air was filled with mist, and they were quite distant, so at times were just a shadow in the mist. I've adjusted them for better
visibility, however the quality of the photos is not the greatest due to the above conditions, and futile attempts to keep the lens dry.

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U.S. Coast Guard Training Center - Government Island, Alameda, CA (1950-1951)

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Taney
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney (1951)

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83 Footer
83 footer - Monterey, CA (1951)

83 Footer

83 footer - Model built by Buzz, 2008

"USCG 83412 - JUST COMPLETED"

I served aboard this puppy in 1951. I built this boat model from a copy of the original plans
and fitting it out as I remember it to be as I served aboard her. The pine wood model is 42 inches
from stem to stern and 8 inches at the beam. It is 4.5 inches from deck to keel and 16 inches
from deck to antenna tip.. Except for the propellers, everything is hand made by Buzz, including the
20 mm gun on the afterdeck, the flags, and the depth charges. The men who served aboard the
83 footer fleet were known as "Iron Sailors On Wooden Ships"! The 83 footer fleet served as an adjunct
to the PT Boats of WWII and served in a similar capcity during the Korean conflict. She was docked
at Monterey Bay Lifeboat Station in Monterey, California.
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Monterey Bay Lifeboat Station -Monterey, CA (1951-1952)
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YoconaYocona
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yocona (Color Photo 1955-1960) In Astoria, Oregon after complete refurbishing
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yocona (Black and White 1952-1953 during my service) Fields Landing, California

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Humboldt Bay Lifeboat Station (1953-Discharge)

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COOKIE
The Gutsy Gourmet at 20 years of age, working the grill.

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