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


1. CG 82309
   Commissioned January 1 1961
   
   
2. USCGC Point Arden WPB-82309
   Named and Numbered January 1964 - Decommissioned February 14 1970
   
   
3. PHAM NGOC CHAU
   Transfered to South Vietnam February 14 1970

 

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1    (1966)

 

Postmarks

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

 

Army & Air Force Postal Service machine cancel

1966-02-08 to 1966-02-08

N/A

Note:

 

Army & Air Force Postal Service machine cancel

1966-08-23 to 1966-08-23

N/A

WWII vintage envelope from Jacques Minkus, serviced by Vincent A. Prete.

 

USPO Machine Cancel Cheltenham PA

1970-02-19 to 1970-02-19

N/A

Mail to USCGC POINT ARDEN, marked "Return To Sender" because custody had been turned over to the South Vietnamese Navy on February 14th 1970. Sent by Rich Hoffner.

 

Other Information

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