Coast Guard’s Barque/Eagle Tall Ship Sets Sail
To a sailor, one of the most impressive sights is to see a classic tall ship under sail. It has to be one of the most remarkable sights ever. And if you want to take a trip aboard the Eagle, booking a trip is simple….just fill out an application to join the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, get accepted, and you’re in for a free ride!
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, known as “America’s Tall Ship,” is normally homeported in New London, Conn., where visitors often wait in long lines to walk her decks. When in port, the tall ship Eagle is open for tours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call (860) 444-8595 for more information and directions to Coast Guard Station New London.
Take a look:
The USCGC EAGLE serves as a seagoing classroom for future Coast Guard officers. A permanent crew of six officers and 48 enlisted men and women maintain the ship year-round and provide a strong base of knowledge and seamanship for the training of up to 150 cadets or officer candidates at a time. The Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, built the USCGC EAGLE, originally named Horst Wessel, in 1936 as a training vessel for German Naval Cadets.
Crew Description: A permanent crew of six officers and 48 enlisted men and women maintain the ship year-round and provide a strong base of knowledge and seamanship for training up to 150 cadets or officer candidates at a time.
Name: USCGC EAGLE
Class: A
Rig: Barque
Homeport city: New London, Connecticut
Year built: 1936
Shipyard: Hamburg, Germany
Tonnage: 1,800 tons
Power: sail
Length Over All: 295′
Sail area: 21,000 sq. ft.
Crew size: 54
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USCG Campus – New London, CT
The campus is in New London, Connecticut, on the western shore of the Thames River. It has 26 buildings on 120 acres of land. Halfway between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, the Academy is easily accessible by plane, train, bus, or car.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
31 Mohegan Ave.
New London, CT 06320
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Where Will the Eagle Land Next?
The US Coast Guard’s training ship is one of the best examples of active tall ships on the planet.
Check the USCG website to learn when the Eagle is in port.
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Greetings!
My son is in the Coast Guard and is retiring. I would like to make a banner for his retirement celebration. I truly like the Eagle tall ship photo on your website. May I use it for creating the banner?
I would be very appreciative and thankful if you allow me to use it.
Kit
If you are looking for a real banner, you have to contact the appropriate town. If you’d like a virtual version, we’d need you to send in your email address, details and photo. Thanks for writing.