COAST GUARD CUTTER SPAR LAUNCHING

MARINETTE, WI, UNITED STATES

08.12.2000

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 9

Marinette, WI (Aug. 12)--The Coast Guard Cutter Spar (WLB 206), named after the many women who served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II is launched in Marinette, Wis. in front of a crowd of 3500 plus spectators. Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General was the keynote speaker, had the honor of breaking the champagne bottle on the bow. The Spar will be homeported in San Francisco, Ca. USCG photo

• Date Taken: 08.12.2000
• Date Posted: 12.11.2013 19:10
• Photo ID: 1081223
• Resolution: 961x731
• Size: 598.54 KB
• Location: MARINETTE, WI, US