USCGC Sockeye (WPB-87337)

The Sockeye coordinated fire fighting activitiy on Angel Island, in October 2008.

The USCGC Sockeye (WPB-87337) is the United States Coast Guard's 37th Marine Protector class cutter.[1] She is stationed in Northern California.

In October 2008 Angel Island was struck by serious brush fires.[2] The Sockeye was assigned to coordinate the efforts of fire-fighters from a variety of agencies and local municipalities.

References

  1. ↑ Andrew Painter (2013-07-11). "Riders on The Storm – Patrolling and protecting the seas". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  2. ↑ "Angel Island Fires". Dvidshub. 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
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