Coast Guard Cutter CAPE YORK

Coast Guard Cutter CAPE YORK: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Coast Guard Cutter CAPE YORK

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Coast Guard Cutter CAPE YORK

Entry/Object ID

0000.00.0801

Description

The Coast Guard Cutter CAPE YORK (95332) was located at Coast Guard station Key West. She was built in 1958. She came to Key West in 1968 from New Orleans. Her primary mission is search and rescue, but is also used in the prevention of drug interdiction in southern Florida. She is capable of 21 knot speed for 15 hours. Her range at 9 knots is 2400 miles. Her four brand new 650 HP Cummins allowed her to tow vessels in excess of 200 feet. She is captained by a lieutenant (junior grade). Her total crew numbers 14.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

United States Coast Guard

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Collection

Photograph Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Photograph, Color

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good