USCG Cutter Eagle: The Legacy of the Coast Guard's Flagship

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USCG Cutter Eagle not only carries a complex and compelling history but also remains a vital training platform, shaping generations of Coast Guard leaders while representing the United States on the global stage. The extraordinary evolution of this iconic ship—from a Nazi tool of war to an American beacon of collaboration—offers a narrative rich with intrigue, transformation, and contemporary relevance.
USCG Cutter Eagle not only carries a complex and compelling history but also remains a vital training platform, shaping generations of Coast Guard leaders while representing the United States on the global stage. The extraordinary evolution of this iconic ship—from a Nazi tool of war to an Americ...

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Will Sofrin is a master shipwright who has taught at MIT and has built boats for Billy Joel and Estée Lauder. As a former professional sailor and licensed captain, he has tracked more than 30,000 blue-water miles. Today he is a freelance writer for numerous maritime periodicals, continues to race sailboats, and explores the coast of California with his wife and daughter. He is the author of All Hands on Deck (Abrams) and an advisor on the exhibit committee for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

From its founding in 1887 through today, the USCG Alumni Association connects Coast Guard Academy alumni across the generations to further their philanthropy and engagement with the Academy and beyond. Their proud and connected alumni, cadet, and Academy communities thrive as leaders of character in service to their peers, the Coast Guard, and humanity.
Will Sofrin is a master shipwright who has taught at MIT and has built boats for Billy Joel and Estée Lauder. As a former professional sailor and licensed captain, he has tracked more than 30,000 blue-water miles. Today he is a freelance writer for numerous maritime periodicals, continues to race...

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