US Coast Guard Loran Station (U.S. Coast Guard) White Coffee Mug

The US Coast Guard Loran Station refers to a network of coastal navigation aid stations operated by the United States Coast Guard. Named after Long Range Navigation, or Loran, this system was first developed during the mid-20th century as an alternative to GPS for land and maritime navigation. The stations transmit time signals that help determine position, allowing vessels and aircraft to accurately navigate on waterways and over oceans. The network, although no longer in active use since the advent of more advanced Global Positioning System (GPS), played a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation across the United States coastal regions for several decades.