Coast Guard painting of Revenue Cutter Thomas Jefferson presented to the Commonwealth of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Members of the Coast Guard Historical Ships’ Company dressed in authentic U.S. Revenue Cutter Service uniforms present a historic painting of the Revenue Cutter Thomas Jefferson during a ceremony at the Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond, Va., Thursday. The presentation commemorates the War of 1812 as well as the heroic actions of the crew of the Norfolk-based Thomas...
Coast Guard Eagle arrives for bicentennial of War of 1812 events
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, America’s Tall Ship, is scheduled to arrive at the Bienville Wharf, Tuesday, at 2 p.m., as part of their 2012 cruise celebrating Operation Sail 2012 and the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
The Eagle will be open for free public tours Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
At 295 feet in length, the Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the stars...
