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

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ketchikan is a prominent vessel within the United States Coast Guard (USCG) fleet. It serves as a medium-endurance cutter, primarily tasked with law enforcement, marine safety, and marine environmental protection missions in the coastal waters of the United States. This specific cutter is part of the Legacy class of cutters, which are 270-foot (82 meters) long and can reach speeds of up to 26 knots (48 kilometers per hour). The Ketchikan, like other USCG vessels, contributes significantly to the maintenance of safety and security at sea, as well as protecting the natural resources of the coastal regions under U.S. jurisdiction.