Well... being one of those Coastie "bosuns" I think perhaps, I will decline. I spent a combined 3 1/2 years on two of those 180' ocean going tenders. The USCGC Madrona which I was part of the decommissioning crew, then the USCGC Cowslip. They are very sea worthy, but with that round bottom, they do roll a bit. I'm reminded of the 42 degree rolls we took during hurricane Josephine. Oh, did I say they are fast? ROFL! With following seas, you may get 15 knots out of her with those diesel electric engines. Sounded like a freight train!

I was a BM1 at the time while stationed on these ships and the only redeeming quality that I can think of was the fact that the 1st class berths were located midship. Yippie!




Tim - Keeping the flame lit...