| USCGC Kiska (WPB-1336) | |
|---|---|
| Career (United States) |  |
| Name: | USCGC Kiska |
| Namesake: | Kiska Island, Alaska |
| Homeport: | Hilo, Hawaii |
| Status: | Active in service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Island class cutter |
| Displacement: | 164 tons |
| Length: | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Beam: | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Draft: | 6.5 ft (2.0 m) |
| Propulsion: | Twin Paxman Valenta 16-CM RP-200M |
| Speed: | 30+ knots |
| Range: | 9,900 miles |
| Endurance: | 6 days |
| Boats & landing craft carried: | 1 - RHI (90 HP outboard engine) |
| Complement: | 18 personnel (2 officers, 16 enlisted) |
| Armament: |
25 mm Mk 38 machine gun 2 x .50 caliber Machine Gun Various Small Arms |
| Notes: |
International radio call sign: NUSF Communications: VHF and HF |
USCGC Kiska (WPB-1336) is an Island class cutter of the United States Coast Guard, named for the island of Kiska, Alaska.
History[]
On March 19, 2002 the Kiska intercepted the Taiwanese fishing vessel Full Means II, which had been taken over by its cook, who had murdered the captain and first mate. [1]
References[]
- ↑ McFadden, Robert D. (2002-03-23). "Tales of Mutiny and Murder Unfold After a Missing Taiwanese Ship Is Found". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/23/us/tales-of-mutiny-and-murder-unfold-after-a-missing-taiwanese-ship-is-found.html?scp=3&sq=%22Full%20Means%22&st=cse. Retrieved May 6, 2009.
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