Namesake Dorothy C. Stratton Laid down July 20, 2009 Christened July 23, 2010 Construction started 20 July 2009 Length 127 m Endurance 2 months | Ordered January 2001 Sponsored by Michelle Obama Acquired September 2, 2011 Launched 23 July 2010 Beam 16 m | |
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Builders Huntington Ingalls Industries, Pascagoula | ||
USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752) is the third Legend-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard. It is the first "white hull" cutter named after a woman since the 1980s (USCGC Harriet Lane was launched in 1984). Stratton is named for Coast Guard Captain Dorothy C. Stratton (1899–2006). Stratton served as director of the SPARS, the Coast Guard Women's Reserve during World War II.
Construction began in 2008 by Northrop Grumman's Ship System Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The keel was laid on July 20, 2009. The cutter's sponsor is Michelle Obama, who is the first First Lady to sponsor a Coast Guard cutter.
On July 23, 2010 Michelle Obama christened the cutter in a ceremony at the ship builder's.
In August 2011, the Stratton completed sea trials.
On September 2, 2011 the Stratton was acquired by the Coast Guard.
On December 19, 2011 Stratton arrived in San Francisco, pier 27, for its inaugural homecoming visit to the Bay area.
On March 31, 2012, the Stratton was officially commissioned by the Coast Guard in Alameda, California, with First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance.
In April 2012, the crew of the Stratton discovered four holes in the hull and the ship was sent to drydock to have these repaired.
On July 18, 2015, the Stratton intercepted a semi-submerisible loaded with approximately 16,000 pounds of cocaine. Stratton was able to offload more than 12,000 pounds worth an estimated $181 million before the craft sank. It is estimated to be the largest such seizure of its kind.
July 2015 - Insitu UAS demonstrated how ScanEagle can maximize the effectiveness of USCG vessels, the exercise also showcased the platform’s ability to conduct seamless, concurrent aviation operations with manned aircraft.