USCGC Berthold (WMSL-750)

[SpotsCat]

Video of the builder's trials (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8BRGYulUco) at Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, MS.

The Bertholf is the new "Legend"-class of Coast Guard cutters, designed to replace the 378' "Hamilton"-class cutters which have been in service since the 1960's. The USCGC Hamilton (WHEC-715) was the first of this class, and launched in December, 1965. The USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726) was the last of the twelve HEC's made, and launched in September 1971.

The Bertholf will have a length of 418' - 40' longer than the "Hamilton"-class - a top speed of approximately 28 knots, and a range of 12,000 nautical miles - 2,400 miles further than the 378's.

The Coast Guard is expected to take delivery of the Bertholf in the spring, and the Bertholf should be stationed in Alameda, California later this summer.

[Big_Dave]

Notice the description says:
The U. S. Coast Guard's first national security cutter
:rolleyes:

[wombat]

Looks to me like a shortened version of the navies Oliver Hazard Perry FFG short hull class of ships, the superstructure is shorter as it has no missile batteries but instead has a large helo deck. Bridge is identical and over all silhouette is very similar 24 feet shorter overall. Same top speed, engine specifications for both are GE gas turbine powering a single shaft with 5 blade prop.

How do I know?

FFG-9 the USS Wadsworth was the third Oliver Hazard Perry class Frigate and the second short hull named after my Great Great Grandfather Alexander Scammel Wadsworth. The USS Wadsworth was the third naval ship to bear the name they include DDG-60 commissioned 1915 a Tucker class Destroyer, DDG-516 commissioned 1943 a Fletcher class Destroyer and FFG-9 commissioned 1980

[magicman]

Here ya go Batty. For all to see. Don't want anyone to doubt your statement. Pretty impressive Ancestor you've got there.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Wadsworth


I salute you, Sir. May the ships named after him serve proudly, as well as the men aboard.:cool::cool::cool:

[acorn]

She's a sleek looking vessel.