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Profile Drawings of USCG MLB's, UTB's, Icebreakers, and Buoy Tenders
by George Bieda

Shown here is USCG 44333, circa 1975, from Atlantic City, NJ.  This sample is complete with personalization.  Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view of this "unsinkable" lifeboat, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. 

Be sure to give us as much information as possible when placing your order!  There were 110 of these vessels built (hull numbers 4300-44409), and they moved around during their 20+ year service lives.

The 44-FT Motor Lifeboats (MLBs) by George E. Bieda
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Shown here is one of our latest USCG Profile Drawings - the USCGC UTB-41345, out of Panama City, FL.  These 41-foot Utility Boats are the Coast Guard's general workhorse at multi-mission units.  Designed to operate under moderate weather and sea conditions, their speed and maneuverability make them an ideal platform for a variety of missions.

Be sure to give us as much information as possible when placing your order!  There were 172 of these vessels in service, stationed all over the globe.

The 41-FT Utility Boats (UTBs) by George E. Bieda
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Pictured here is the USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10).  Click on the thumbnail for a larger view of George Bieda's artwork, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  Be sure to select a ship, print size, and framing options when ordering!

 

The Polar Class Icebreakers by George E. Bieda
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Shown here is the USCGC Mackinaw (WAGB-83) as she was configured in the 1960's - 1970's.  Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  Be sure to select your print options when ordering!

The Icebreaker Mackinaw (WAGB-83)

Profile Drawing by George E. Bieda
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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1959-62):

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In 1966, the US Navy transferred its 5 active Wind Class icebreakers to the Coast Guard, who then acquired two additional vessels.  George has done these ships in both their Navy Configuration and in their USCG colors, as shown here on the USCGC Burton Island (WAGB-283).  Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering!

The Wind Class Icebreakers by George E. Bieda
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This is the USCGC Hollyhock (WLB-214), of the new Juniper Class 225-FT seagoing buoy tenders.  Click on the sample image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  Be sure to select a specific ship and print options when ordering!

 

The Juniper Class Seagoing Buoy Tenders by George E. Bieda
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Shown here on the right is the USCGC Sedge (WLB-402), a 180 ft. coastal ATON cutter.  This ship category is made up of three classes, the Cactus Class , the Mesquite Class, and the Iris Class.  Each succeeding class was built with slight improvements to the design (such as more powerful engines) though the overall dimensions remained the same.  The 180 footers were all built in the early 1940s, with members of each class serving into the 21st century.  They saw extensive service in WW II, and played important roles in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  Orignally designated as WAGLs, this was changed to WLB in 1965.  By entering your years of service where indicated in the order form below, we will be sure your drawing carries the correct one! 

 

Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering!

180 ft. Coastal Buoy Tenders by George E. Bieda
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Shown here is the 175-FT USCGC William Tate (WLM-560) of the Ida Lewis class.  These advanced-capability coastal buoy tenders were built to replace the Balsam Class WLBs.  Because all vessels are named for lighthouse "keepers," this class is also commonly referred to as the Keeper class.  Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering!

The Ida Lewis/Keeper Class Coastal Buoy Tenders by George E. Bieda
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All five of these buoy and navigation aid tenders were stricken by 1996.  But these 157-FT tenders, built between 1964 and 1971, enjoyed a long and storied service life.  Shown here is the USCGC Red Beech (WLM-686).  Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  Be sure to select  a ship and print options when ordering!

The Red Class Coastal Buoy Tenders by George E. Bieda
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Ship:

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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1976-78):
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Shown here is the 65-FT inland buoy tender USCGC Elderberry (WLI-65401).  Similar to the basic Berry Class, these improved models had a more powerful propulsion plant.  Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering!

The Improved Berry Class Inland Buoy Tenders by George E. Bieda
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