FREDERICK HATCH WPC 1143
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.
Naming Ceremony 12 December 2017 Keel Laid - Launched - Delivered to USCG 10 February 2021 |
 "Protectors Of Others" |
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- USCGC Frederick Hatch WPC-1143 Covers Page 1 (DATE RANGE)
Postmarks
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USPS |
2021-07-29 |
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Commissioning. Cachet by the Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Surfman Frederick Hatch, US Life-Saving Service (DoB-DoD)
Hatch was awarded his first Gold Lifesaving Medal in 1884 while he was a surfman at the Cleveland Life-Saving Station for rescuing the crew of the schooner Sophia Minch during an October gale. During the rescue, Hatch volunteered to attempt to reach two men caught in the aft rigging of the vessel. At great risk to his own life he reached the two men and was able to bring them safely to shore.
Later Hatch transferred to the Lighthouse Service where once again he received the Gold Lifesaving Medal (2nd Award) for his selfless act of courage as he rescued those on board the schooner Wahnapitae which grounded near the Cleveland Breakwater lighthouse in 1890.
The cutter’s sponsor is Elinor DeWire.
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