USCGC Chincoteague WPB 1320 (U.S. Coast Guard) Accent Coffee Mug

The USCGC Chincoteague (WPB 1320) is a 154-foot Keeper-class coastal patrol boat operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Commissioned in 2009, this vessel is part of the USCG's fleet dedicated to enforcing maritime laws and securing U.S. waters. The Chincoteague is equipped with advanced technology such as high-speed pursuit boats, helicopter landing facilities, and sophisticated electronics for navigation and surveillance. Its primary roles include search and rescue, law enforcement, marine environmental protection, and national defense missions. The Keeper-class boats are named after notable coastal communities in the U.S., with Chincoteague being a small island and fishing community located off Virginia's Eastern Shore. The USCG selects these names to strengthen its ties with local communities and promote maritime safety awareness. Despite the boat's large size, it is designed for operations in shallow waters and is capable of performing various missions efficiently while minimizing environmental impact.