POINT ARDEN WPB 82309

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Point Class 82 foot Coastal Patrol Boat Keel Laid - Launched CG 82309 (U.S. Coast Guard) Commissioned 1 January 1961 [Note: Although the U.S. Coast Guard may use "WPB-82309" in its documentation, the identification painted on the ship's hull is "CG 82309" (as seen in photos)] USCGC POINT ARDEN WPB-82309 Named and Numbered January 1964 - Decommissioned 14 February 1970 RVNS PHAM NGOC CHAU HQ-710 (South Vietnamese Naval Service) (alt: PHẠM NGỌC CHÂU) Transferred to South Vietnam 14 February 1970 Effectively decommissioned on April 30, 1975 with the fall of South Vietnam Presumed scrapped by Vietnam by early 1980s

 

Naval Covers

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1. USCGC Point Arden WPB-82309 Covers Page 1    (1966-1970)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Postmark Date	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

 

Locy Type 2# Br 17099 Naval Support Activity Detachment Quin Nhon VIETNAM

1968-12-01

N/A

From the Dennis Pack collection.

 

Other Information

USCGC POINT ARDEN earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 silver and 1 bronze service stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal during her US Coast Guard career.

NAMESAKE - Point Arden, Stephens Passage, Alaska.

 

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