Escanaba 2
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Detailed Description
The Escanaba was built by Western Pipe and Steel Company in San Pedro, California, and began sailing in 1946. This 255-foot gunboat operated from its homeport in Alameda, California, until it was decommissioned in 1954.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Courtesy of United States Coast Guard