Motor lifeboat CG 44363 was built at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland in 1966 at a cost of $118,000. (1) It was first assigned to Station Quillayute River in 1967. (1) This exhibit presents artifacts and photographs of CG 44363 throughout its commendable service life.
CG 44363 or CG 44393 in 1975. U.S. Coast Guard photoCG 44363, circa 1979. Don Abrahamson photo courtesy of PS1 (USCG ret.) Nick TiberioCG 44363, circa 1979. Don Abrahamson photo courtesy of PS1 (USCG ret.) Nick TiberioCG 44363 and CG 44393, circa 1979. Don Abrahamson photo courtesy of PS1 (USCG ret.) Nick TiberioCG 44363 and CG 44393, circa 1979. Don Abrahamson photo courtesy of PS1 (USCG ret.) Nick TiberioCG 44363 in 1981. U.S. Coast Guard photo/ BM2 ThomasCG 44363 is hauled out for maintenance at Station Neah Bay, WA, circa 1985. Brett Weideman photoCG 44363 returns to the mooring basin, circa 1996. James C. Johnston (MK3, CG Station Quillayute River, 1996-1998) photoFuel oil tank capacity placard from CG 44363. BMCM (USCG ret.) Michael Saindon photo
Before and after of an operational 44′ motor lifeboat and CG 44363 in its final resting place on James Island. U.S. Coast Guard photos
References
(1) CDR Hasselbalch, James M. Investigation into the Capsizing and Subsequent Loss of MLB 44363 and the Death of Three Coast Guard Members That Occurred at Coast Guard Station Quillayute River on 12 FEB 1997. March, 1997.
12 February 1997 