DATE: May 26, 2009 10:39:23 AM EDT

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News Release

Date:
May 22, 2009

Contact: Michael Hulme
(305) 318-1864
CGC Sea Dog to arrive in Kings Bay

EDITOR'S NOTE - Media are invited to attend the arrival of the Sea Dog Monday at 4 p.m. Media should R.S.V.P. with Naval Submarine base Kings Bay Public Affairs at (912) 573-4714 by 4 p.m. Friday for access to the base. Click on the photos below to view a high-resolution version.

TAMPA, Fla. – Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog, a newly-designed 87-foot coastal patrol boat, transits Tampa Bay May 6 during sea trials. Coast Guard photo/ PA3 Rob Simpson.

The Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog, a newly-designed 87-foot coastal patrol boat, transits Tampa Bay, Fla., May 6, 2009 during sea trials. Coast Guard photo/ Petty Officer 3rd Class Rob Simpson.

 

TAMPA, Fla. – Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog, a newly-designed 87-foot coastal patrol boat, transits Tampa Bay May 6 during sea trials. Coast Guard photo/ PA3 Rob Simpson.

The Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog, a newly-designed 87-foot coastal patrol boat, transits Tampa Bay, Fla., May 6, 2009 during sea trials. Coast Guard photo/ Petty Officer 3rd Class Rob Simpson.


KINGS BAY, Ga. - The Coast Guard cutter Sea Dog (WPB 87373) is scheduled to arrive at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Monday at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Sea Dog is an 87-foot coastal patrol boat commanded by Chief Warrant Officer Tyrome Tillett, and it has an assigned crew of 10 Coast Guard personnel. Sea Dog is the 73rd Marine Protector Class patrol boat constructed by Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, La.  Among many upgrades and uses of advance technology are integrated bridge systems and a stern launched small boat.

Sea Dog will be joining the cutter Sea Dragon, which was formally commissioned in January 2008. Both Coast Guard cutters are assigned to Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit Kings Bay, which provides dedicated security to the Navy’s submarine fleet as they transit in and out of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Sea Dog will be formally commissioned during a ceremony scheduled for July 2 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.  Rear Adm. Steve Branham, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, will preside over the time-honored naval tradition, which marks the formal establishment of the new cutter. U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss is scheduled to attend the commissioning along with his wife, Julianne.  Mrs. Chambliss is the ship's sponsor and will also speak during the ceremony.

 

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