
This Sentinel-class cutter, also known as the Fast Response Cutter or FRC due to its program name, is part of the United States Coast Guard's Deepwater program. At 154 feet, it is similar to but larger than, the 123-foot lengthened 1980s-era Island-class patrol boats that it replaces. Its two 5,800 shp MTU diesel engines produce a top speed of 28+ knots and a range of 2,500 nautical miles or 5 days of patrol with 4 officers and 20 crew members on board. These patrols are to perform various Coast Guard missions which include but are not limited to PWCS (Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security), Defense Operations, Maritime Law Enforcement (Drug/migrant interdiction and other Law Enforcement), Search and Rescue, Marine Safety, and environment protection.
The USCGC Frederick Hatch's namesake was a surfman and lighthouse keeper who was a two-time Gold Life Saving Medal recipient. Hatch earned his first award while serving in the Life-Saving Service and the second while serving in the Lighthouse Service. The Gold Lifesaving Medal was awarded to life-saving crew members if the rescue or attempted rescue was made at the risk of his own life with evidence of extreme and heroic daring. Frederick Hatch was awarded his first medal in 1884 for his actions as a surfman at the Cleveland Life-Saving Station for rescuing the crew of the schooner Sophia Minch. During an October gale he volunteered to attempt to reach two men caught in the aft rigging of the vessel. At great risk to his own life he reached the two men and was able to receive the line for a breeches buoy rescue to take the two men and himself safely to shore. Deciding that a surfman’s job was too dangerous, he requested a new assignment. Ironically, he was awarded his second gold medal in 1890, for his selfless act of courage as he rescued those on board the schooner Wahnapitae, which grounded near the Cleveland Breakwater lighthouse where he served as a keeper.
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‧ Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
‧ Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
‧ ISO – 500
‧ Aperture – f/5.6
‧ Exposure – 1/3200 second
‧ Focal Length – 300mm
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