USCGC Stratton
{{Short description|Legend-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard}}
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| infobox caption = USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752) }} {{Infobox ship image | Ship image = File:USCGC_Stratton_San_Diego.jpg | Ship caption = USCGC Stratton in 2016 }} {{Infobox ship career | Hide header = | Ship country = United States | Ship flag = {{shipboxflag|United States|coast guard}} | Ship name = | Ship namesake = Dorothy C. Stratton | Ship owner = | Ship operator = | Ship registry = | Ship route = | Ship ordered = January 2001 | Ship awarded = | Ship builder = *Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, | Ship original cost = | Ship yard number = | Ship way number = | Ship laid down = July 20, 2009 | Ship launched = July 23, 2010 | Ship sponsor = Michelle Obama | Ship christened = July 23, 2010 | Ship completed = | Ship acquired = September 2, 2011 | Ship commissioned = March 31, 2012 | Ship recommissioned = | Ship decommissioned = | Ship maiden voyage = | Ship in service = | Ship out of service = | Ship renamed = | Ship reclassified = | Ship refit = | Ship struck = | Ship reinstated = | Ship homeport = | Ship identification = *{{MMSI Number|368798000}}
| Ship motto = "We Can't Afford Not To" | Ship nickname = | Ship honors = | Ship captured = | Ship fate = | Ship status = | Ship notes = | Ship badge = File:USCGC Stratton.jpg | Ship honours = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Header caption = | Ship class = | Ship type = United States Coast Guard Cutter | Ship displacement = {{convert|4500|LT}} | Ship length = {{convert|418|ft}} | Ship beam = {{convert|54|ft}} | Ship draft = {{convert|22.5|ft}} | Ship power = 3 x Caterpillar 3512B diesel generators | Ship propulsion = *Combined diesel and gas
| Ship speed = Over {{convert|28|kn}} | Ship range = {{convert|12000|nmi}} | Ship endurance = 60 days | Ship boats = | Ship capacity = | Ship troops = | Ship complement = 113 (14 officers + 99 enlisted) and can carry up to 148 depending on mission{{cite web|title=National Security Cutter: Program Profile|url=https://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/nsc/features.asp|website=USCG.mil|publisher=US Coast Guard|access-date=12 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213164304/https://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/nsc/features.asp|archive-date=13 February 2017|url-status=live}} | Ship crew = | Ship time to activate = | Ship sensors = *EADS 3D TRS-16 AN/SPS-75 Air Search Radar
| Ship EW = *AN/SLQ-32B(V)2 Electronic Warfare System | Ship armament = * 1 × MK 110 57 mm gun a variant of the Bofors 57 mm gun and Gunfire Control System
| Ship armor = *Ballistic protection for main gun | Ship aircraft = 1 × MH-65C Dolphin MCH and 2 × sUAS{{Citation |title= Coast Guard Selects Small UAS For NSC|publisher= USCG Deputy Commandant for Mission Support|url= http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-9/Newsroom/In%20The%20News%20Archives/2016/uas062816.pdf?ver=2017-06-13-142928-460 |access-date= 16 December 2017}} | Ship aircraft facilities = {{convert|50|x|80|ft|adj=on}} flight deck, hangar for all aircraft | Ship notes = }} |
USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752) is the third {{sclass2|Legend|cutter|3|United States Coast Guard Cutter}} of the United States Coast Guard. It is the first "white hull" cutter named after a woman since the 1980s ({{Ship|USCGC|Harriet Lane|WMEC-903|6}} was launched in 1984). Stratton is named for Coast Guard Captain Dorothy C. Stratton (1899–2006). Stratton served as director of the SPARS, the Coast Guard Women's Reserve during World War II.{{cite web|url=http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/07/coastguard_stratton_072009w/|title=Coast Guard Lays Keel for NSC Stratton|work=Navy Times|author=Susan Gvozdas|date=2009-07-21|access-date=2009-08-02}}
History
Construction began in 2008 by Northrop Grumman's Ship System Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The keel was laid on July 20, 2009. The cutter's sponsor is Michelle Obama, who is the first First Lady to sponsor a Coast Guard cutter.{{cite web|url=http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog/2009/07/first-lady-leaves-her-mark-on-future.asp|title=First Lady Leaves Her Mark on Future USCGC Stratton|publisher=United States Coast Guard|access-date=2009-08-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727010355/http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog/2009/07/first-lady-leaves-her-mark-on-future.asp|archive-date=2009-07-27|url-status=live}}
On 23 July 2010 Michelle Obama christened the cutter in a ceremony at the ship builder's.{{cite web|url=http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/newsroom/updates/nsc072310.asp|title=Michelle Obama Christens National Security Cutter Stratton|publisher=United States Coast Guard|date=2010-07-23|access-date=2010-09-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130214707/http://uscg.mil/acquisition/newsroom/updates/nsc072310.asp|archive-date=2010-11-30|url-status=live}}
In August 2011, Stratton completed sea trials.{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/08/16/Cutter-completes-acceptance-trials/UPI-36201313490020/?spt=hs&or=si|title=Cutter Completes Acceptance Trials|publisher=UPI|date=2011-08-16|access-date=2011-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022225211/http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/08/16/Cutter-completes-acceptance-trials/UPI-36201313490020/?spt=hs&or=si|archive-date=2012-10-22|url-status=live}} On September 2, 2011 Stratton was acquired by the Coast Guard.{{cite web|url=http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/coast-guard-takes-possession-of-stratton/|title=Coast Guard Takes Possession of Stratton|author=LT Stephanie Young|work=Coast Guard Compass blog|publisher=US Coast Guard|date=2011-09-02|access-date=2011-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907133135/http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/coast-guard-takes-possession-of-stratton/|archive-date=2011-09-07|url-status=live}} On December 19, 2011 Stratton arrived in San Francisco, pier 27, for its inaugural homecoming visit to the Bay Area.{{cite web |url= http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1415819/MULTIMEDIA-RELEASE-Inaugural-homecoming-for-Coast-Guard-s-third-National-Security-Cutter |title= Inaugural homecoming for Coast Guard's third National Security Cutter |website= uscgnews.com |date= December 21, 2011 |access-date= October 8, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073458/http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1415819/MULTIMEDIA-RELEASE-Inaugural-homecoming-for-Coast-Guard-s-third-National-Security-Cutter |archive-date= March 4, 2016 |url-status= live }}
On March 31, 2012, Stratton was officially commissioned by the Coast Guard in Alameda, California, with First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance.{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/31/BA4E1NT16E.DTL|title=Michelle Obama Commissions Coast Guard Cutter|author=John Coté|publisher=San Francisco Chronicle|date=2012-04-01|access-date=2012-04-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401071030/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2012%2F03%2F31%2FBA4E1NT16E.DTL|archive-date=2012-04-01|url-status=live}}
In April 2012, the crew of Stratton discovered four holes in the hull and the ship was sent to drydock to have these repaired.{{cite web|url=http://www.navytimes.com/news/2012/05/ap-new-coast-guard-ship-has-rust-holes-in-hull-050812|title=New Coast Guard ship has rust, holes in hull|author=Alicia A. Caldwell|publisher=Navy Times|date=2012-05-08}}
On July 18, 2015, Stratton intercepted a semi-submersible loaded with approximately 16,000 pounds of cocaine. Stratton was able to offload more than 12,000 pounds worth an estimated $181 million before the craft sank.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/coast-guard-busts-homemade-submarine-seizes-181m-worth-cocaine-n405571|title=Coast Guard Busts Homemade Submarine, Seizes $181M Worth of Cocaine|author=Pete Williams and Phil Helsel|publisher=NBC News|date=2015-08-06|access-date=2015-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809234548/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/coast-guard-busts-homemade-submarine-seizes-181m-worth-cocaine-n405571|archive-date=2015-08-09|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhZ-4B2hrQk|title=U.S. Agencies Stop Semi-Submersible, Seize 12,000 Pounds of Cocaine|author=United States Coast Guard|publisher=United States Coast Guard|date=2015-08-06|access-date=2015-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812040410/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhZ-4B2hrQk|archive-date=2015-08-12|url-status=live}} It is estimated to be the largest such seizure of its kind.{{cite web|url=http://qz.com/474618/the-us-coast-guards-biggest-drug-bust-ever-involved-16000-pounds-of-cocaine-and-a-homemade-submarine/|title=The US coast guard's biggest drug bust ever involved 16,000 pounds of cocaine and a homemade submarine|author=Svati Kirsten Narula|publisher=Quartz|date=2015-08-07|access-date=2015-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810224452/http://qz.com/474618/the-us-coast-guards-biggest-drug-bust-ever-involved-16000-pounds-of-cocaine-and-a-homemade-submarine/|archive-date=2015-08-10|url-status=live}}
In July 2015, Insitu UAS demonstrated how ScanEagle can maximize the effectiveness of USCG vessels, the exercise also showcased the platform's ability to conduct seamless, concurrent aviation operations with crewed aircraft.{{Cite web|url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/june-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4132-insitu-to-provide-scaneagle-uas-services-to-us-coast-guard.html|title=Insitu to provide ScanEagle UAS Services to U.S. Coast Guard|website=www.navyrecognition.com|access-date=2016-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220113433/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/june-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4132-insitu-to-provide-scaneagle-uas-services-to-us-coast-guard.html|archive-date=2016-12-20|url-status=live}}
On June 13, 2019, the Stratton departed for a Western Pacific patrol in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command where the cutter would operate under tactical control of the United States Seventh Fleet commander.{{cite web |title=Coast Guard Cutter Stratton to depart for Western Pacific deployment |url=https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-cutter-stratton-to-depart-for-western-pacific-deployment/2019/06/11/ |website=coastguardnews.com/ |access-date=22 November 2019}} During this patrol, the Stratton would enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, combat illegal fishing, conduct capacity-building exercises with navies and coast guards, and would also participate in various military exercises and training's, including Maritime Training Activity Malaysia 2019, Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2019, and Exercise Talisman Saber.{{cite web |title=Coast Guard Cutter Stratton arrives in Malaysia following training and engagements in Indonesia |url=https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2589c3f |website=content.govdelivery.com |access-date=22 November 2019}}{{cite web |title=Coast Guard Cutter Stratton participates in Talisman Sabre 2019 |url=https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2557e03 |website=content.govdelivery.com/ |access-date=22 November 2019}}
File:USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) and the RKS Teanoai (301) - 191107-G-IA651-907.jpg at sea near Kiribati 2019]]
During Exercise Talisman Saber the cutter Stratton was a part of an amphibious readiness group that conducted an exercise to move Marines and associated equipment ashore in a simulated hostile environment, the cutter would act as a forward screen vessel and also provided fire support for the Marines during the landing.{{cite web |title=US Coast Guard maritime warfare a junior officers perspective |url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/352259/tracklines-course-us-coast-guard-maritime-warfare-junior-officers-perspective |website=www.dvidshub.net |access-date=22 November 2019}} During the patrol, the cutters crew would conduct surface warfare training, including drills to defend against a missile attack on the cutter.{{cite web |title=U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton in the Indo-Pacific — Traversing the New Center of Gravity |url=https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/us-coast-guard-cutter-stratton-in-the-indo-pacific-traversing-the-new-center-of-gravity/ |website=www.defensemedianetwork.com |access-date=22 November 2019}} The Stratton returned to Alameda California on November 22, 2019, during the 162-day patrol the cutter visited ports in Fiji, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.{{cite web |title=CG Cutter Stratton Returns After 162 Days |url=https://www.marinelink.com/news/cg-cutter-stratton-returns-days-473156 |website=www.marinelink.com/ |access-date=22 November 2019}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Commons category-inline|USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752)}}
- [https://www.pacificarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Cutters/cgcStratton/ USCGC STRATTON (WMSL 752) Web Site]
- [http://www.uscg.mil/deepwater/gallery/nscgallery.htm National Security Cutter Gallery]
- [http://www.uscg.mil/deepwater/system/nsc.htm National Security Cutter Home]
- [http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Heraldry/CoastGuard/CuttersUnit.aspx?u=7509 CGC Stratton Coat of Arms – Institute of Heraldry]
- [http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog//First%20Lady%20Sponsor%20Ltr.pdf Michelle Obama's letter]
- [http://usmilnet.com/smf/index.php?topic=15203.0 USCGC Stratton] – usmilnet.com pictures and articles
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