USCGC Androscoggin

USCGC Androscoggin (WHEC-68) was an Owasco-class high endurance cutter built for World War II service with the United States Coast Guard.

[1][3] Androscoggin was subsequently used primarily for law enforcement and search and rescue operations, but also served several ocean station tours.

[1][3] In November 1961, she took part in a special mission involving the USAF and the Air National Guard relating to the Berlin crisis.

In 1962, the Androscoggin served as Coast Guard schoolship at the U.S. Navy Fleet Sonar School, Key West, Florida.

[1][3] Androscoggin was assigned to Coast Guard Squadron Three, South Vietnam, from 4 December 1967 to 4 August 1968 in direct support of Operation Market Time.

On 1 March 1968, she assisted in the destruction of an enemy steel trawler in a gun battle at the mouth of the Song Cau River.

Weather decks secure by Don Van Liew