USCGC Sockeye
United States Coast Guard Cutter
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USCGC Sockeye (WPB-87337) is the United States Coast Guard's 37th Marine Protector-class patrol boat.[1] She is stationed in Bodega Bay, California.[2]
NameSockeye
BuilderBollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana
LaunchedSeptember 2001
Home portBodega Bay, Califorania
The 'Sockeye coordinated fire fighting activity on Angel Island, in October 2008. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Sockeye |
| Builder | Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana |
| Launched | September 2001 |
| Home port | Bodega Bay, Califorania |
| Nickname(s) | "Riders on the Storm" |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Marine Protector-class patrol boat |
| Endurance | 3 days |
| Complement | 10 |
| Armament | 2 × .50-caliber M2 Browning machine guns |
In October 2008, Angel Island was struck by serious brush fires.[3] Sockeye was assigned to coordinate the efforts of firefighters from a variety of agencies and local municipalities.
