New England Coast Guard Stories

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New England Coast Guard Stories is written by Dyke Hendrickson and published by Arcadia Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1439669333 (ISBN 10) and 9781439669334 (ISBN 13).

In 1790, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton asked President George Washington to fund a fleet of "revenue cutters" that could halt smuggling and collect taxes in U.S. waters. Today, from northern Maine to southern Connecticut, the Coast Guard provides the might and the oversight to ensure that the coastlines are safe and navigable. From icebreaking and harrowing rescues to the global war on terror, the service plays a unique role in the region. Author Dyke Hendrickson profiles the varied careers and contributions of the brave men and women throughout New England who ensure the service remains Semper Paratus-Always Ready.