USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) hosts officials in Papua New Guinea [Image 17 of 37]
The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) meet with officials in Lae, Papua New Guinea, on Nov. 3, 2023, in the Pacific Ocean. The crew successfully concluded a routine 47-day expeditionary patrol covering more than 8,200 nautical miles under Operation Blue Pacific, returning to Guam on Thanksgiving, distinguished by a series of historic and strategic engagements across the Western Pacific and Oceania. The Frederick Hatch is the 43rd 154-foot Sentinel-class fast response cutter named for a surfman and lighthouse keeper who was a two-time Gold Life Saving Medal recipient. They regularly patrol Oceania, fostering international cooperation and supporting maritime safety, security, and stewardship. (U.S Coast Guard photo)
Date Taken: |
11.03.2023 |
Date Posted: |
11.30.2023 01:30 |
Photo ID: |
8143287 |
VIRIN: |
231103-G-G0020-1898 |
Resolution: |
2000x1334 |
Size: |
2.53 MB |
Location: |
LAE, PG |
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