POLAR SEA WAGB 11

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.

Polar Class 399-foot Icebreaker Keel Laid November 21 1973 - Launched June 24 1975 USCGC POLAR SEA WAGB-11 Placed "In Commission, Special" Jan 31, 1977 for delivery Commissioned February 23 1978 - Out of service since 2010

Naval Covers

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1. USCGC Polar Sea WAGB-11 Covers Page 1    (1973-2000)

 

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(n+) USCGC

1978-08-04

USCGC Eagle WIX 327 cachet.

 

Locy Type 2-1(n+) U.S. COAST GUARD (Cutter omitted)

1997-01-31

Cover also bears a postmark from USCGC Eastwind

 

Locy Type 9-1(n+u) U.S. COAST GUARD (Cutter omitted)

2000-03-29

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Ship's Marking

1998-02-03

Postmarked from USAF Antarctica APO-AP 96599

 

Locy Type 2

2006-12-22

No Image

Post Visit to Sydney Australia

 

Other Information

POLAR SEA has been awarded four Coast Guard Unit Commendations, four Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendations, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner's Commendation.

 

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