JB Charleston welcomes USCGC Hamilton to the LowCountry

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The United States Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) moored at its new home, Pier Papa at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Nov. 24, 2014, in N. Charleston, S.C. Hamilton’s primary missions include law enforcement, search and rescue, defense operations and homeland security. The ship carries a crew between 109 and 143 Coastguardsmen depending on the mission, is 418 feet long and displaces 4,500 tons. With a maximum sustained speed of 28 knots, the ship can cruise 12,000 nautical miles. Hamilton is the fourth National Security Cutter delivered to the United States Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

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The United States Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) moored at its new home, Pier Papa at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Nov. 24, 2014, in N. Charleston, S.C. Hamilton’s primary missions include law enforcement, search and rescue, defense operations and homeland security. The ship carries a crew between 109 and 143 Coastguardsmen depending on the mission, is 418 feet long and displaces 4,500 tons. With a maximum sustained speed of 28 knots, the ship can cruise 12,000 nautical miles. Hamilton is the fourth National Security Cutter delivered to the United States Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)