The United States Coast Guard has been a steward of the nation’s maritime environment for nearly 200 years. For 50 of those years, the National Strike Force has helped protect the American people and the environment from the impacts of dangerous chemical discharges and hazardous material releases, and other natural and manmade disasters.
Last week, TONS of rebar rolled into the National Coast Guard Museum construction site in New London, Connecticut!
When Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton established the service in 1790, the stated purpose of the revenue cutters was law enforcement. However, after its founding, ships of the United States Revenue Cutter Service assisted vessels in distress as was the custom for mariners at sea.
The northwest corner of the National Coast Guard Museum foundation is now sealed with a moisture/vapor barrier—protecting it from harsh weather as we gear up for the next step: rebar installation!
In 1790, Alexander Hamilton established a small fleet of coastal law enforcement vessels to patrol off East Coast seaports. Over the next 235 years, the service experienced rapid growth in its responsibilities, missions, and organization.
