One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy)

RobR1205 · 07-13-2012, 10:36 AM

I thought I'd share a few pictures from my first cruise aboard the USCGC Eagle, the US's only operational tallship. I had the opportunity to sail Eagle for six weeks, during which time I traveled to: Atlanta, Bermuda, NYC, Norfolk, and Baltimore. For those who don't know, I am currently at USCGA and am working toward becoming an officer in the Coast Guard. One of Eagle's primary missions is to train future Coast Guard officers. With that, I hope you enjoy the pictures!

Eagle Specs: Length: 295', Beam: 39', Height: 147', Speed: 10 kts under diesel and 18 kts under sail, Displacement: 1813 tons, Crew: 9 officers, 55 enlisted, and apprx. 175 cadets/TAD

Eagle coming into NYC (Photo by M. Sabatini)

All work on sails is done by hand. Here, my shipmates and I work on the "Royals", the highest sails.

Myself atop the "Royals", looking about 145 feet down to the waterline

CAPT Eric Jones (left) is relieved by CAPT Wes Pulver (right) after 3 years as CO of Eagle (Photo by PA2 Swanson)

RobR1205 · 07-13-2012, 10:39 AM

And a couple more:

Learning pipe patching for emergencies

Eagle during 4th of July celebration

Securing Sails

Shipmates and I working on the T'Gallents, the second highest sails

Shipmates steering and learning helm commands

md4958 · 07-22-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

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Eagle during 4th of July celebration

This is one of the coolest photos Ive ever seen!

Thank you for your service. My brother in law is Commander of the Pacific Strike Team http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/PST/welcomeaboard.asp

CigarNut · 07-13-2012, 10:39 AM

Very cool!

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 10:44 AM

Thanks for sharing, some great pics. That ship is awesome, gonna be my screen saver for a while! Thanks for your service, my best friend and my little sister were both in the CG.

RobR1205 · 07-13-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Thanks for sharing, some great pics. That ship is awesome, gonna be my screen saver for a while! Thanks for your service, my best friend and my little sister were both in the CG.

It's a great service! I'm sure they enjoyed their time. Looking forward to meeting you at the Floating Herf

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

It's a great service! I'm sure they enjoyed their time. Looking forward to meeting you at the Floating Herf

Likewise

markem · 07-13-2012, 12:18 PM

Wow, what an amazing experience and the pics are fantastic! That one showing you from above is a great "I was here" photograph.

Thank you for your service and for sharing your experiences with us.

68TriShield · 07-13-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

Wow, what an amazing experience and the pics are fantastic! That one showing you from above is a great "I was here" photograph.

Thank you for your service and for sharing your experiences with us.

I can't say any better than this cat ^^^^

Thank You Robert

Steve · 07-13-2012, 11:10 AM

Very sweet! I love the old tall ships!

BTW, was it hard getting it into Atlanta?

RobR1205 · 07-13-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by steve

Very sweet! I love the old tall ships!

BTW, was it hard getting it into Atlanta?

That's actually where I started my first leg of the cruise. I flew in, so Eagle was already there. The tides on the river were incredibly high...the gangplank was almost perfectly vertical at one point! Transport out of Atlanta was tight and pretty wet...it was raining BUCKETS and we had to stand attention for an hour and a half because we had to render honors!

Other than that, no major delays or problems flying down

RobR1205 · 07-13-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

Very sweet! I love the old tall ships!

BTW, was it hard getting it into Atlanta?

SAVANNA!! O man, now I feel like a total doofus!

If any of the moderators are reading this, could you please change the very first post from Atlanta to Savanna, so as to not confuse anyone else reading this thread!

Steve · 07-13-2012, 04:58 PM

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SAVANNA!! O man, now I feel like a total doofus!

No worries! Savannah at least has a river rnnjing through it

Looks like a great time aboard. Thanks for your service!

688sonarmen · 07-13-2012, 11:17 AM

Very cool, I've seen her come in and our of New London quite a few times. Are you over from the Sub base in Groton?

RobR1205 · 07-13-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

Very cool, I've seen her come in and our of New London quite a few times. Are you over from the Sub base in Groton?

I'm very close, just a few minutes down the Thames River. The Academy is in New London, and Eagle is kept in Ft. Trumbull when not underway.

688sonarmen · 07-13-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

I'm very close, just a few minutes down the Thames River. The Academy is in New London, and Eagle is kept in Ft. Trumbull when not underway.

Nice, I was stationed in Groton for a few years, planning on going back. There is a good B&M off of route 12 called cigar store and more if you are ever over that way

RobR1205 · 07-13-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

Nice, I was stationed in Groton for a few years, planning on going back. There is a good B&M off of route 12 called cigar store and more if you are ever over that way

Thank you! Didn't know about it, but will definitely check it out when I get the chance!

elderboy02 · 07-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Great pictures. I love the fireworks picture!

Taki · 07-13-2012, 11:22 AM

Awesome pics..thanks for sharing!!
Not sure if I have the stones for those heights!!

363 · 07-13-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Taki

Awesome pics..thanks for sharing!!
Not sure if I have the stones for those heights!!

they are great pictures!

07-13-2012, 10:36 AM	#1
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) I thought I'd share a few pictures from my first cruise aboard the USCGC Eagle, the US's only operational tallship. I had the opportunity to sail Eagle for six weeks, during which time I traveled to: Atlanta, Bermuda, NYC, Norfolk, and Baltimore. For those who don't know, I am currently at USCGA and am working toward becoming an officer in the Coast Guard. One of Eagle's primary missions is to train future Coast Guard officers. With that, I hope you enjoy the pictures! Eagle Specs: Length: 295', Beam: 39', Height: 147', Speed: 10 kts under diesel and 18 kts under sail, Displacement: 1813 tons, Crew: 9 officers, 55 enlisted, and apprx. 175 cadets/TAD Eagle coming into NYC (Photo by M. Sabatini) All work on sails is done by hand. Here, my shipmates and I work on the "Royals", the highest sails. Myself atop the "Royals", looking about 145 feet down to the waterline CAPT Eric Jones (left) is relieved by CAPT Wes Pulver (right) after 3 years as CO of Eagle (Photo by PA2 Swanson)

07-13-2012, 10:39 AM	#2
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) And a couple more: Learning pipe patching for emergencies Eagle during 4th of July celebration Securing Sails Shipmates and I working on the T'Gallents, the second highest sails Shipmates steering and learning helm commands

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) Very cool! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) Thanks for sharing, some great pics. That ship is awesome, gonna be my screen saver for a while! Thanks for your service, my best friend and my little sister were both in the CG. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) Wow, what an amazing experience and the pics are fantastic! That one showing you from above is a great "I was here" photograph. Thank you for your service and for sharing your experiences with us. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) Very sweet! I love the old tall ships! BTW, was it hard getting it into Atlanta? __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

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688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) Very cool, I've seen her come in and our of New London quite a few times. Are you over from the Sub base in Groton?

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) Great pictures. I love the fireworks picture!

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Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: One Awesome Coast Guard Summer (Picture Heavy) Awesome pics..thanks for sharing!! Not sure if I have the stones for those heights!! __________________