[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 Hope included a steel hull for durability and an aluminum superstructure and longitudinally framed construction was used to save weight.

Ease of operation with a small crew size was possible because of the non-manned main drive engine spaces.

[6] After delivery in 1960, Point Hope was assigned a homeport of Sabine Pass, Texas, where she served as a law enforcement and search and rescue patrol boat.

On 6 October 1968 Point Hope towed the disabled FV Miss Cubit 30 miles to Galveston, Texas.

[7] On 3 May 1991 Point Hope was transferred to the government of Costa Rica,[2] being renamed Colonel Alfonso Monje (SP 821).