The Sockeye coordinated fire fighting activity on Angel Island, in October 2008. | |
History | |
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United States | |
Name | USCGC Sockeye |
Builder | Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana |
Launched | September 2001 |
Homeport | Bodega Bay, CA |
Nickname(s) | "Riders on the Storm" |
Status | in active service |
General characteristics | |
Endurance | 3 days |
Complement | 10 |
Armament | 2 × .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns |
The USCGC Sockeye (WPB-87337) is the United States Coast Guard's 37th Marine Protector class cutter. [1] She is stationed in Bodega Bay, California. [2]
In October 2008, Angel Island was struck by serious brush fires. [3] The Sockeye was assigned to coordinate the efforts of fire-fighters from a variety of agencies and local municipalities.