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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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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1975-1980):
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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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Hull No. (e.g. 41345):
Duty Station/Port (e.g. Panama City, FL):
Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1998-2000):
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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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Ship:

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(If you tell us when you were aboard, we will try to depict her EXACTLY as you remember.)
Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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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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Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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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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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1967-69):

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Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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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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Print Options:

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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1998-2000):

(If you tell us when you were aboard, we will try to depict her EXACTLY as you remember.)
Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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Shown here on the left is the USCGC Sedge (WLB-402), before she was re-classified from the older Iris Class.  The Balsam Class of 180-FT vessels was actually a conglomerate of several ships with varying roles.  They were Caribbean Support Tenders and Seagoing Buoy Tenders, servicing navigation buoys and other aids to navigation in coastal waters. 

 

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 Balsam Class Buoy Tenders by George E. Bieda
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Ship:

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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1955-57):

(If you tell us when you were aboard, we will try to depict her EXACTLY as you remember.)
Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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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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Ship:

Print Options:

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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1997-99):

(If you tell us when you were aboard, we will try to depict her EXACTLY as you remember.)
Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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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:

Print Options:

Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1976-78):
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Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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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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Ship:

Print Options:

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Year(s) Served Aboard Her (e.g. 1959-61):

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Personalization? (Limit 3 Lines):

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