[2] Engine exhaust was ported through the transom rather than through a conventional stack and this permitted a 360 degree view from the bridge; a feature that was very useful in search and rescue work as well as a combat environment.

[5] The design specifications for Point Franklin included a steel hull for durability and an aluminum superstructure and longitudinally framed construction was used to save weight.

On 26 November 1967, she took a wounded crewman to the hospital from MV Timaru Star 45 miles south southwest of Delaware Light Station.

[2][3] On 1 March 1968, the distressed FV Bright Star was escorted 25 miles south east of Cape May to safe waters by Point Franklin.

On 17 August, she assisted the distressed MV Green Lake 25 miles South east of Ocean City, Maryland.

[2][3] After a collision off Cape May with the MV Concordia Sun, the disabled FV Sharron Ann was towed by Point Franklin to safety on 26 November 1970.