USCGS Ketchikan (U.S. Coast Guard) Black Coffee Mug

The USCGS Ketchikan is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) cutter, a type of versatile ocean-going vessel used for a variety of Coast Guard missions. This specific cutter is named after the city of Ketchikan, Alaska, one of the state's major ports. The USCGS Ketchikan primarily focuses on enforcing maritime law, ensuring safety of navigation, and protecting living marine resources within its operational area. It was commissioned in 1978, making it more than four decades old, and has served the US Coast Guard faithfully since then. Its exact role, capabilities, and current status may vary based on the needs of the Coast Guard and can be found through official Coast Guard records or updates.